US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung paid a farewell call on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday (12), ahead of her scheduled departure on January 16, marking the end of her tenure as Washington’s top diplomat in Colombo from 2022 to 2026.
During the cordial meeting at the Presidential Secretariat, President Dissanayake expressed deep appreciation for Ambassador Chung’s unwavering commitment to strengthening U.S.–Sri Lanka relations.
He lauded her proactive role in fostering bilateral cooperation and extended special thanks for her swift coordination of U.S. assistance in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, as well as her support during Sri Lanka’s crucial negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Ambassador Chung, who assumed office in February 2022, presided over several landmark moments in the partnership between the two nations, including the celebration of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties. Her tenure is widely regarded as a period of resilience and renewal in bilateral relations, marked by humanitarian assistance, economic collaboration, and cultural exchange.