Chung said she is proud of the U.S. Embassy’s ongoing collaboration with the government of Sri Lanka to respond to a security threat that resulted in its recent security alert, and pledged to continue working together to support the safety and prosperity of Sri Lanka’s citizens and visitors alike.

Speaking during an event on Monday (28), she stated that one of her duties as a US Ambassador is to ensure the safety and the security of American citizens here in Sri Lanka.

“Globally, all around the world our US Embassies operate under what’s called a duty to warn. If we become aware of a credible, specific security threat, we are required to share that information with our staff, US citizens and the host government,” Chung stated.