Eric Meyer has been officially sworn in as the new US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, marking the start of his diplomatic assignment in Colombo. His swearing-in ceremony was officiated by US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Thomas Landau. Meyer is a career Senior Foreign Service Officer with extensive experience in South and Central Asian affairs. Before his appointment as the Ambassador, he served as the Senior Bureau Official for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs.
The US Embassy in Sri Lanka said that Meyer’s tenure would focus on deepening bilateral cooperation and advancing shared interests and priorities between Washington and Colombo.
Meyer’s appointment comes as the US and Sri Lanka continue to engage on a range of areas including economic cooperation, regional security, governance and development.
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