| | Bureau of South Asian AffairsAssistant Secretary Christina B. Rocca heads the Bureau of South Asian Affairs, which deals with U.S. foreign policy and U.S. relations with the countries of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
South Asian Affairs contact information:
Office of Afghanistan: (202) 647-5511
Office of India, Nepal and Sri Lanka: (202) 647-2141
Office of Pakistan and Bangladesh: (202) 647-9552
Office of Regional Affairs: (202) 736-4255
Office of Public Diplomacy: (202) 647-7653
 | | | Highlights | U.S. Response to South Asia Earthquake
 The U.S. responded immediately and generously to Pakistan's call for assistance following the tragic and devastating earthquake of October 8. Our response has been consistent with our humanitarian values and our deep commitment to Pakistan. The U.S. has pledged a total of $510 million in earthquake relief and reconstruction efforts to assist the people of Pakistan and to support Pakistani government relief efforts. This total includes $300 million in humanitarian relief and reconstruction assistance, $110 million in military support for relief operations, and at least $100 million anticipated from U.S. private contributions. fact sheet | more
Sri Lanka - Violations of the Ceasefire Agreement
The U.S. remains gravely concerned about persistent violations of the Ceasefire Agreement, particularly over the past few weeks. statement
Emerging Global Partnership
The U.S. and India have pledged to accelerate the strengthening of their relationship in five critical areas: economics, energy, democracy, security, and technology. more
Sri Lanka - Presidential Election
The U.S. congratulates Mahinda Rajapakse on his victory in the November 17 presidential election and commends those citizens of Sri Lanka who peacefully exercised their democratic rights and responsibilities. We remain committed to maintaining the historically close ties between our two countries.
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