United States Ambassador to Sri Lanka and the Maldives

Ambassador of the United States to Sri Lanka and the Maldives
Seal of the United States Department of State
Incumbent Atul Keshap since August 21, 2015
Inaugural holder	Felix Cole as Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary
Formation	August 3, 1949
Website	U.S. Embassy - Colombo

U.S. diplomatic terms

The position of United States Ambassador to Sri Lanka and the Maldives has existed since 1949. Sri Lanka–United States relations and Maldives–United States relations have been friendly throughout the history of Sri Lanka and the history of the Maldives. The diplomatic mission representing the United States in both countries is located in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Atul Keshap is the incumbent ambassador from the United States to Sri Lanka and the Maldives. He succeeded Michele J. Sison to this position.