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Colombo Country Council

This country council site has been established as a means to facilitate communication between the U.S. Embassy and U.S. organizations operating in this city/region.

Colombo Country Council

The Colombo Country Council web site has been established as a means to facilitate communication between U.S. Businesses and the U.S. Embassy. The site is linked to the main Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) database and you may use your OSAC user account to access additional content within this site.

Crime and Safety Reports

Sri Lanka Crime & Safety Report 2010

Crime & Safety
South / Central Asia - Sri Lanka This is an annual report produced in conjunction with the Regional Security Office at U.S. more...

Uzebekistan Crime & Safety Report 2010

Crime & Safety
South / Central Asia - Uzbekistan This is an annual report produced in conjunction with the Regional Security Office at U.S. more...

India 2010 Crime & Safety Report: Hyderabad

Crime & Safety
South / Central Asia - India The following is an annual report produced in conjunction with the U.S. more...

Pakistan Crime & Safety Report 2010: Peshawar

Crime & Safety
South / Central Asia - Pakistan This an annual report produced in conjunction with the Regional Security Office at U.S. Consulate Peshawar. more...

­­­­­­­­­­­­Pakistan Crime & Safety Report 2010: Lahore

Crime & Safety
South / Central Asia - Pakistan This is an annual report produced in conjunction with the Regional Security Office at U.S. more...

Featured Reports

Travel Warning: Sri Lanka

Consular Affairs Bulletins
South / Central Asia - Sri Lanka The Travel Warning issued for Sri Lanka on November 19, 2009 has been cancelled, effective May 26, 2010. more...

Warden Message: Sri Lanka Victory Day Ceremonies

Consular Affairs Bulletins
South / Central Asia - Sri Lanka On Thursday, May 20th the Government of Sri Lanka will hold official Victory Day ceremonies in Colombo on the Galle Face Green, commemorating the first anniversary of the end of the war. more...

Warden Message: Sri Lanka Election Violence

Consular Affairs Bulletins
South / Central Asia - Sri Lanka On April 8, 2010, Sri Lanka will hold its first parliamentary elections since the end of the war. The candidates and their party supporters are conducting rallies and engaging in other public campaign activities. more...

Diplomatic Security and U.S. Private Sector Security Experts Ring Stock Exchange Bell

OSAC Publication
Worldwide Representatives of the Department of State’s Bureau of Diplomatic Security and global private sector security professionals visit the NYSE to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Overseas Security Advisory Council or OSAC. more...

Travel Alert: India

Consular Affairs Bulletins
South / Central Asia - India The U.S. Mission in India alerts U.S. citizens traveling to or residing in India to safety and security issues related to the 2010 Commonwealth Games scheduled to be held in New Delhi, India, between October 3 and October 14, 2010, especially in light of the Worldwide Caution issued by the Department of State on August 12, 2010, regarding the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world. This Travel Alert expires November 15, 2010. more...