FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – The U.S. Embassy in Colombo has announced the appointment of Eric Meyer as the new Ambassador to Sri Lanka.
“We are pleased to inform you that Eric Meyer has been officially sworn in at the State Department in Washington, D.C., as the next U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka. We anticipate collaborating under his leadership to strengthen the ties between the United States and Sri Lanka, focusing on our mutual interests and priorities,” the embassy stated.
Meyer, a seasoned Senior Foreign Service Officer, brings a wealth of knowledge regarding South and Central Asia, having recently served as the Senior Bureau Official for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs (SCA).
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He takes over from Ambassador Julie J Chung, who held the position from 2022 until her departure in January of this year.
In the interim, Deputy Chief of Mission Jayne Howell will act as Chargé d’Affaires until the new Ambassador arrives. (Colombo/Aug13/2026)
