U.S. Ambassador-designate Eric Meyer has arrived in Colombo to assume duties as the 29th United States Ambassador to Sri Lanka. The US Embassy in Colombo said following his arrival Ambassador-designate Meyer has noted that he was honoured to represent the United States in Sri Lanka and expressed his intention to further strengthen relations between the two countries.
“It is an honor to represent the United States in Sri Lanka,” Meyer said, adding that he looked forward to building on the strong foundation between the two democracies.
He said his priorities would include advancing the U.S.-Sri Lanka partnership, creating new opportunities for American businesses, strengthening shared security interests and contributing to greater prosperity for both Americans and Sri Lankans.Prior to his appointment to Sri Lanka, Meyer served as Chargé d’Affaires, a.i., at the U.S. Mission to Norway. He previously served as Senior Bureau Official for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs at the U.S. Department of State.