Ambassador Samarasinghe presenting the first copy of a commemorative Coffee Table Book to US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker Share Tweet Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to the United States, Mahinda Samarasinghe, presented the first copy of a commemorative C…

Ambassador Samarasinghe presenting the first copy of a commemorative Coffee Table Book to US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker

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Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to the United States, Mahinda Samarasinghe, presented the first copy of a commemorative Coffee Table Book, published by the Sri Lankan Embassy in Washington to mark the 250th anniversary of United States independence, to US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker. The presentation took place at the US Department of State on Wednesday. The publication chronicles key milestones in Sri Lanka-US relations, highlights American assistance extended to Sri Lanka over the years, and recognises prominent individuals from both countries who have contributed to their socio-economic development. Featuring photographs and historical narratives, the book aims to provide a comprehensive account of the longstanding partnership between the two nations. During the meeting, Ambassador Samarasinghe briefed the Under Secretary on the objectives of the publication and reaffirmed Sri Lanka’s commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations. He also said efforts would be made to translate the publication into Sinhala and Tamil to make it more accessible to the Sri Lankan public. Hooker welcomed the publication and commended the Embassy’s initiative to document the history of US-Sri Lanka relations at a time when the United States is commemorating the 250th anniversary of its independence. The Coffee Table Book was published as an initiative of the Sri Lankan Embassy in Washington to highlight the enduring friendship and longstanding partnership between Sri Lanka and the United States. The publication was sponsored by the Joint Apparel Association Forum Sri Lanka (JAAF), reflecting the Embassy’s efforts to strengthen bilateral ties and promote public and trade diplomacy. The book was edited by peacebuilder Pushpi Weerakoon, who served as Lead Editor.

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