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Sri Lanka – United States relations are bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and the United States. In a 2005 BBC World Service Poll, 30% of Sri Lankans view American influence positively, with 20% expressing a negative view.〔() ''BBC World Service''〕 According to the 2012 U.S. Global Leadership Report, 14% of Sri Lankans approve of U.S. leadership, with 37% disapproving and 49% uncertain.〔(U.S. Global Leadership Project Report - 2012 ) ''Gallup''〕 ==History== The United States enjoys cordial relations with Sri Lanka that are based, in large part, on shared democratic traditions. U.S. policy toward Sri Lanka is characterized by respect for its independence, sovereignty, and moderate nonaligned foreign policy; support for the country's unity, territorial integrity, and democratic institutions; and encouragement of its social and economic development. The United States is a strong supporter of ethnic reconciliation in Sri Lanka and the peace process that began in December 2001. U.S. assistance has totaled more than $2 billion since Sri Lanka's independence in 1948.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=U.S. Relations With Sri Lanka )〕 Through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), it has contributed to Sri Lanka's economic growth with projects designed to reduce unemployment, improve housing, develop the Colombo Stock Exchange, modernize the judicial system, and improve competitiveness.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.usaid.gov/sri-lanka/humanitarian-assistance )〕 At the June 2003 Tokyo Donors' Conference on Sri Lanka, the United States pledged $54 million, including $40.4 million of USAID funding. Following the 2004 tsunami, the United States provided $135 million in relief and reconstruction assistance. In addition, the International Broadcasting Bureau (IBB) operates a radio-transmitting station in Sri Lanka.〔 In May 2015, US Secretary of State John Kerry visited Sri Lanka for an official tour.〔() ''Reuters''〕 Principal U.S. Embassy Officials include: * AmbassadorMichele J. Sison〔http://srilanka.usembassy.gov/ambassador.html〕 * Deputy Chief of MissionJames R. Moore * Head of Political SectionMichael DeTar * Head of Economic/Commercial SectionRobert Gabor * Management Officer Maria Brewer * Consular OfficerJoel Weigert * Defense AttachéLt. Col. Lawrence A. Smith III * Director, USAIDRebecca Cohn * Public Affairs OfficerJeff Anderson * IBB Station ManagerWilliam Martin The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka is located in Colombo, as are U.S. Agency for International Development offices and Public Affairs offices. IBB offices are located near Chilaw, 75 km north of Colombo. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Sri Lanka–United States relations」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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