Teplitz sworn in as new US Ambassador to SL

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Former US Ambassador to Nepal, Alaina B. Teplitz was sworn in as the incoming US Ambassador to Sri Lanka and Maldives on Monday.

The US State Department said in a tweet that the oath was administered by US Under Secretary David Hale. “Congrats and safe travels, Ambassador,” it said.

Her nomination as the next US Ambassador to Sri Lanka and Maldives was confirmed by the US Senate in September.

Ms.Teplitz, who is a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, will replace Atul Keshap as the Ambassador in Sri Lanka.

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Expatriate Tuesday, 23 October 2018 07:32 PM

There are so many Sri Lankans in America both the Tamils and Sinhalese holding top positions. And hundreds of white Americans working under them. But back home in Sri Lanka every one has to listen to this American woman as if she has all the wisdom.

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james Ingram Tuesday, 23 October 2018 08:43 PM

I swear to create trouble and destabilize Sri lanka and Maldives

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C.K.Lankaputhra Wednesday, 24 October 2018 01:22 AM

Threat to China. Good selection.

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Jana Wednesday, 24 October 2018 07:31 AM

Hi there Mr Wisdom whisperer, your statement really shows you haven't travelled enough and your point is not a pleasant one to display. Few things to point out, firstly, you don't mention woman in a statement, this is regarded as a bias towards women, and secondly who the hell are you talk about other people. Look at your country full of bureaucratic and selfish people. Look at your self before talking about other.

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Ranga Wednesday, 24 October 2018 08:47 AM

Jana, go to America and visit the Silicon Valley then you would see how our South Asian brain power is keeping America at the top.

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GH Wednesday, 24 October 2018 10:40 AM

Another corrupt way of Election victory maybe set on table but will be failed this time."CONGRATS".

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Lokka Wednesday, 24 October 2018 06:14 PM

A bit of advice to you our new U.S. Ambassador. Pl. do not interfere in our internal matters. Leave it to our people.

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