Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- The Ambassador of the United States to Sri Lanka, H.E. Julie Jiyoon Chung, met Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya on 20 November 2025 at the Parliament, with discussions underscoring the strong educational ties between the two countries, particularly through the Fulbright international exchange programme.

Ambassador Chung noted the progress of Peace Corps initiatives and other collaborative programmes in education and cultural exchange carried out by the United States, highlighting their long-term contribution to building mutual understanding.

The Fulbright Programme, the US government's flagship educational and cultural exchange initiative, provides students and scholars from over 160 countries the opportunity ...