Embassy of the United States of America

Colombo

PRESS RELEASE

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Email: shenjy@state.gov ● http://lk.usembassy.gov

Release No. 20170228T

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Drafted: IO JShen

Cleared: A/PAO JSchaller (ok)

Cleared: DCM RHilton (ok)

Cleared: DATT RRoss (ok)

Cleared: ECON PMazumdar ()

Cleared: POL KBillingsley (ok)

Approved: