Diplomat Julie Chung was appointed as the new ambassador of the United States to Sri Lanka on Thursday (Feb. 10).
She was sworn in by Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman.
Announcing the appointment of the new US envoy to Sri Lanka in a tweet, Sherman said Chung’s distinguished career at the State Department and her exceptional leadership make her the perfect choice to represent the American people and advance the US-Sri Lanka partnership.
She replaces Alaina B. Teplitz as Ambassador to Sri Lanka.
In December last year, the US Senate approved the nomination of Chung to be the new US Ambassador of to Sri Lanka.
Chung earned her Bachelors of Arts degree from the University of California-San Diego and her Master degree from Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs.
She is a recipient of numerous awards, including the Secretary’s Distinguished Honour Award.
Source: www.adaderana.lk
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