Sri Lanka Embassy in Washington D.C. marked the commencement of the work year 2026

15 February, 2026

The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Washington D.C.

Celebration of the 75th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between Sri Lanka and the United States (1948-2023)

Ambassador Mahinda Samarasinghe meets US President Joe Biden at the White House Oval Office on the 13th of June 2022.

Ambassador Mahinda Samarasinghe meets US Secretary of State Antony Blinken - 16th June 2022

H.E. Mahinda Samarasinghe Assumed Duties as Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to the United States - 02 December 2021

Ambassador Samarasinghe Meets D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser at City Hall in the John Wilson Building.

Commemoration of 75 years of Sri Lanka - U. S. Diplomatic Relations at the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Washington D. C. - 2023

Performance by Jananath Warakagoda and his team for the Commemoration of 75 years of Sri Lanka - U. S. Diplomatic Relations - 2023

Ambassador Samarasinghe graces the 'Sri Lanka Day' organized by the Sri Lanka Association of Washington D.C.

The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Washington D.C. hosts a Mediation Programme in collaboration with Mahamevnawa Meditation Center in Greater Washington D.C.

Ms. Achila Perera performing at the tourism promotional event in association with Associates of the American Foreign Service Worldwide

Ambassador Samarasinghe with Acting Under Secretary for Political Affairs of the U.S. Department of State John Bass and Foreign Secretary, Mrs.Aruni Wijewardane at 5th US-SL Partnership Dialogue - 2024

Felicitation ceremony to mark the 75th birth anniversary and 65 years of monkhood of the Ven. Maharagama Dhammasiri Nayaka Thero of the Washington Buddhist Vihara

Ambassador Samarasinghe with President & CEO of the USTOA, Terry Dale at reception and dinner for the US Tour Operators Association to promote Sri Lanka as a key tourist destination

Sri Lanka Embassy in Washington DC hosts a tourism promotional event in association with Associates of the American Foreign Service Worldwide

Ambassador Samarasinghe addressing at the International Club of DC.

The Embassy showcased the main tourist attractions of the country through a vivid photographic exhibition.

Ceylon Bera performing in the Tourism Promotional Event to USTOA.

Ambassador Mahinda Samarasinghe meets Ambassador Carmen Moreno Toscano - 2023

Sri Lanka Embassy open house in Washington D. C. joining Passport D. C. 2024

Ambassador Samarasinghe Inaugurates Exhibition by Deaf Sri Lankan Artists

Sri Lanka Embassy in Washington DC hosts preparatory meeting in commemoration of this year’s Vesak at the White House-2024

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The Sri Lanka Embassy in Washington D.C. observed the 1st of January work day with the hoisting of national flag and singing the national anthem. The Ambassador and the Embassy staff also read out the oath/affirmation demonstrating the commitment to carry out policies that would contribute towards greater prosperity for the people of Sri Lanka.

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Ambassador Samarasinghe in his message to the staff of the Embassy re- capped the significant amount of work that had been accomplished in 2025 by working as a team and expressed the hope that similar dedication to overcome the challenges faced by Sri Lanka especially in the aftermath of cyclone ‘Ditwah’ is shown and called on everyone to work as a team to overcome the new challenges posed in 2026.

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