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Letters and Speeches

  1. Janaury 7, 2009 - Ambassador Blake's Remarks at the SURG Ceremony
  2. December 11, 2008 - Remarks by Ambassador Blake at the American Chamber of Commerce Luncheon Meeting "The US Perspective on the Situation in Sri Lanka"
  3. December 9, 2008 - Ambassador Blake's Remarks for International Anti-Corruption Day
  4. November 18, 2008 - Ambassador Blake's speech on Barack Obama at the Elizabeth Moir School
  5. November 2, 2008 - Remarks by Deputy Chief of Mission James R. Moore at Graduation and Transfer Ceremony of American College of Higher Education
  6. October 31, 2008 - Remarks by Deputy Chief of Mission James R. Moore at the IOM event on Trafficking in persons
  7. October 30, 2008 - Ambassador Blake's Remarks at the ILO/USDOL – HIV/AIDS Workplace Education Programme Dissemination Workshop
  8. October 26, 2008 - Ambassador Blake's Remarks at the Opening of of the New Vocational Training Center in Tangalle
  9. October 24, 2008 - Ambassador Blake's Remarks at the University of Madras " U.S. Perspectives on Sri Lanka"
  10. October 21, 2008 - Ambassador Blake's Remarks at the R.E.A.C.H. now 08 Youth Conference
  11. October 21, 2008 - Ambassador’s Remarks to the AmCham CEO Forum
  12. October 4, 2008 - Remarks by Ambassador Blake at the Opening of the Ahangama Vocational Training Center
  13. October 3, 2008 - Ambassador Blake's Remarks for Opening of Talalla Vocational Training Center
  14. September 22, 2008 - Ambassador Blake’s Remarks at the USAID’s Vocational Training Center Opening Ceremony in Kaluwanchikudy
  15. September 20, 2008 - Remarks by Ambassador Robert Blake at the opening ceremony of Colombo International Book Fair 2008
  16. September 17, 2008 - Remarks made by Ambassador Blake at the ceremony to hand-over of grant documents of Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation
  17. September 10, 2008 - Ambassador Blake’s Remarks at the Ceylon Specialty Estate Tea of the Year Project – 2008 – Charity Tea Auction.
  18. September 5, 2008 - Remarks by Ambassador Robert Blake at the Opening of American University Exhibition
  19. September 4, 2008 - Ambassador Blake's Remarks for the Carsons Undergraduate Convention
  20. August 29, 2008 - Ambassador Robert Blake's Remarks at the Opening Ceremony of Hikkaduwa Vocational School
  21. August 13, 2008 - Ambassador Robert Blake’s Remarks for the Opening of the Military Law Exchange Program
  22. July 3, 2008 -Remarks by DCM James R. Moore to the Sri Lanka Economic Summit 2008
  23. July 1, 2008 - Remarks by Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Evan A. Feigenbaum at the opening of Arugam Bay bridge
  24. July 1, 2008 - Remarks by Charge d’Affaires James R. Moore at the Opening of Arugam Bay Bridge
  25. June 12, 2008 - Remarks by Charge’ James R. Moore at the opening of “Agasthi,” paintings and sculpture by Lalith Senanayake
  26. June 30, 2008 - Remarks by Charge d’Affaires James R. Moore at Sri Lanka America Society Seminar on “The Current State of the Sri Lankan Economy and Challenges that Lie Ahead”
  27. May 28, 2008 - Remarks by Deputy Chief of Mission Jim Moore to the National Conference on Strengthening the Provincial Council Process
  28. May 19, 2008 - Ambassador Blake's Introductory Remarks "Partnering for a Safer Sea” Conference South Asian Regional Port Security Cooperative Sun Island, Maldives
  29. May 9, 2008 - Remarks by Ambassador Robert Blake for the Graduation Ceremony for Port and Harbor Security Management Training
  30. May 9, 2008 - Ambassador Speech to the University of Moratuwa’s Closing Ceremony of Mentoring Program Conference Hall of HNB Towers
  31. May 6, 2008 - Introductory Remarks by Deputy Chief of Mission Jim Moore to the American Chamber of Commerce Forum on “Good for your Business, Good for the Environment”
  32. April 24, 2008 - Guest Speaker Address to the FCCISL Business for Peace Forum “Maintaining the Balance of Peace Building and Economic Growth: the U.S. Perspective”
  33. April 4, 2008 - Ambassador Blake's Remarks for the Inauguration of Fulbright Student Advising Center
  34. April 4, 2008 - Ambassador Blake's Remarks for the USAID Park Opening in Habaraduwa, Galle
  35. April 2, 2008 - Ambassador Blake's Remarks at the opening of the “Paradise in Tears” photographic exhibition
  36. March 28, 2008-Ambassador’s Remarks to the Sri Lanka Garment Buying Offices Association “Perspectives on the U.S. Economy”
  37. 18 March 2008 - Ambassador Blake's Remarks for Launch of the Youth Skills Manual
  38. March 10, 2008 - Ambassador's Remarks to Ceremonial Opening of Textured Jersey Lanka at Seethawaka Industrial Park, Avissawella
  39. February 07, 2008 - Ambassador Blake’s Address at the Community for Concern Human Trafficking Forum.
  40. February 06, 2008 - Deputy Chief of Mission James R. Moore addresses First National Conference of the Trauma Secretariat
  41. January 23, 2008 - Ambassador Robert Blake’s Remarks at the Opening of Marvell Sarvodya Vocational Training Center, Batticaloa
  42. January 18, 2008 - Ambassador Blake's Remarks for the EDEX 2008 Opening Ceremony
  43. January 11, 2008 - Ambassador Blake's Remarks for Ambassador James W. Spain Memorial Service
  44. January 11, 2008 - Ambassador’s Remarks at the International Seminar on Human Rights in Conflict Situations
  45. December 18, 2007 - Ambassador Blake’s Remarks at the Sri Lanka Economic Association’s (SLEA) Annual Book Launch
  46. December 13, 2007 - Ambassador Robert Blake’s remarks at the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the U.S.-Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission and the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF).
  47. December 7 - Ambassador’s Speech – ILO HIV/AIDS Program
  48. December 4, 2007 - Human Rights Seminar for Sri Lankan Army Battalion Commanders in Colombo
  49. November 16, 2007 - Statement by Ambassador Robert Blake on the TRO at a Press Conference at the American Center
  50. November 14, 2007 - Remarks by Ambassador Blake at the Business Coalition for AIDS Meeting
  51. November 13, 2007 - Ambassador Blake's Remarks to Sri Lanka Apparel Exporters Association
  52. October 31, 2007 - Remarks by Chief Guest, Ambassador Robert Blake at the book launch of “Nothing Grows Under the Banyan Tree and Other Stories”
  53. 19 October, 2007 - Remarks by Ambassador Robert Blake at the Inauguration of the Bribery Commission Office, Colombo
  54. October 18, 2007 - Remarks by Ambassador Blake at a press conference announcing a U.S. initiative to combat human trafficking in Sri Lanka.
  55. October 11, 2007 - Chief Guest Address by the Ambassador Blake for the Junior Chamber International Sri Lanka’s Outstanding Young Persons Awards Ceremony
  56. October 09, 2007 - "The U.S. And Sri Lanka : Assessing Progress" Speech Delivered by Ambassador Blake at the American Chamber of Commerce Lunch
  57. October 8, 2007 - Remarks for Ambassador Blake’s Address to the European Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka’s IPR CEO Forum
  58. September 21, 2007 - Ambassador Blake’s Remarks at the Seminar on “Sri Lanka: the Way Forward
  59. September 19, 2007 - Remarks by Ambassador Robert Blake at the USAID/WFP “Food for Peace" Commodities Handover Ceremony
  60. September 14, 2007 - Guest of Honor Address to the Organization of Professional Associations of Sri Lanka at BMICH
  61. September 6, 2007 - Remarks by Ambassador Robert Blake for the Zone 24/7 Dedication at Moratuwa University
  62. 28 July, 2007 - Remarks by James R. Moore Charge d’Affaires, to the National Conference on Anti-Corruption
  63. Speech by the Chief Guest, Robert Gabor at the ANC University College Official Launch of University of Missouri and Northwood University Bachelor Degree Programs - July 11, 2007
  64. July 04, 2007 - Independence Day Speech by Ambassador Robert Blake
  65. July 10, 2007 - Remarks by Charge d’Affaires James Moore at the American National College Awards Night
  66. July 03, 2007 - “Global Climate Change: the Role of the US Private Sector and Government
  67. June 11, 2007 - Address to the Chamber of Construction Industry Presentation on Transportation Solutions for Rapid Economic Growth
  68. June 08, 2007 - Address at the Second Economic Summit of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Regarding "Importance of U.S. Investment and Trade in Sri Lanka"
  69. June 06, 2007 - Chief Guest Address to the CIMA Business Leaders Summit
  70. Remarks by Ambassador Robert Blake at the Earth Day 2007 Celebrations
  71. United States promotes freedom of the press
  72. May 01, 2007 - Ambassador Blake's Address at the OTC Conference Breakfast, Regarding Sri Lanka Exploring New Offshore Oil and Gas Opportunities
  73. April 27, 2007 - Speech by Ambassador Robert Blake at the Graduating Class of the Asian International School
  74. Remarks to the launch of the Coastal Rising series on Young Asia TV
  75. Keynote Address to the hSenid 10th Anniversary Celebration, 22 March 2007
  76. February 21, 2007 - Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Robert Blake at the National Peace Council Symposium : “Two Decades of War, Five Years of the CFA, What Next?‿
  77. March 1, 2007 - Keynote Address to the Colombo MBA Alumni Association Conference.
  78. February 12, 2007 - Remarks by the Ambassador Robert Blake at the FCCISL event to hand over computers to small and medium sized enterprises affected by the tsunami.
  79. February 7, 2007 - Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Robert Blake at the Press Conference to Publicize Positive Work of NGOs
  80. December 14, 2006 - Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Robert Blake At Inauguration of the International Workshop on Molecular Biology, Histopathology and Stem Cell Research in Neurosciences
  81. January 29, 2007 - U.S. Ambassador Robert Blake Remarks to Sri Lanka Development Forum
  82. December 12, 2006 - Remarks to the Federation of Chambers of Commerce Awards Ceremony
  83. December 05, 2006 - Remarks to the International Volunteer Day
  84. Remarks to the 12th CFA Sri Lanka Awards Ceremony – November 29
  85. November 28, 2006 - Sujata Jayawardena Memorial Oration by Ambassador Robert Blake
  86. November 25, 2006 - Remarks by Ambassador Robert Blake at the National Symposium on Achieving the Goals of Education for All.
Ambassador

• Ambassador Blake presented credentials to Sri Lankan President H.E.  Mahinda Rajapaksa on 09 September 2006, marking the beginning of his official tenure .

• He will serve concurrently as Ambassador to the Republic of Maldives.

• Ambassador Robert Blake