US Ambassador Julie Chung to depart Sri LankaNewsU.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung will depart Sri Lanka on January 16 after almost four years of dedicated service, marking the conclusion of her tenure as the United States’ top diplomat in Colombo, US embassy in Colombo said. “I have loved every moment of my time in Sri Lanka,” said Ambassador Chung. Under Ambassador Chung’s leadership, the U.S. Embassy advanced significant initiatives to support Sri Lanka’s economic recovery. Under Ambassador Chung, youth and education programs flourished.

Source: Sunday Times January 07, 2026 15:59 UTC