The United States this afternoon opened its fourth 'American Corner', an information center in Sri Lanka's northern city of Jaffna.
The U.S. Ambassador to Colombo Ms. Patricia Butenis opening the center to the Jaffna public said the event expands the American partnership with the people of Jaffna.
"The opening of the American Corner today is a symbol of our sustained commitment to the people of Jaffna," Ms. Butenis said.
The Ambassador said the American Corner is much more than a library as it is the first facility in Jaffna to have an operating ADSL internet connection.
The people have the facility for digital video conferences to communicate with the world or hold business meetings as well as connect to other American Corners in the country at Kandy, Oluvil and Colombo.
Ms. Butenis expressed hope that the American Corner will quickly become a vibrant community center, and provide a space for dialogue between Sri Lankans and Americans.
Northern Provincial Governor, Major General G.A. Chandrasiri, and Jaffna Government Agent, Ms. Imelda Sukumar also participated in the event.
Full text of Ambassador's speech
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