Sri Lanka Highlights Victim-Centered Consular Assistance at Regional Dialogue on Transnational Crime and Human Rights
A Regional Dialogue on the Nexus between Transnational Crime and Human Rights was successfully convened in Bangkok on 13–14 May 2026 under the auspices of the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) Thailand in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and with support from the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC).
Sacred Alms Giving Ceremony at the Official Residence of the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand honours Visiting Senior Buddhist Clergy
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Thailand organized a special alms giving ceremony at the Official Residence of the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand on 12 May 2026 in honour of the visiting Buddhist delegation led by Most Venerable Warakagoda Dhammasiddhi Sri Pagghananda Gnanarathanabidhana Mahanayake Thero, the Chief Incumbent of the historic Asgiri Maha Viharaya and the Mahanayake thero of the Asgiriya Chapter of the Siyamopali Maha Nikaya.
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok together with the Sri Lankan community and well wishers in Thailand celebrated the 73rd Anniversary of Independence on 04th Feb 2021 at a solemn event. The program included the hoisting of the national flag, singing of the national anthem, multi religious observances conducted by dignitaries from all main religions and reading the excerpts/messages by HE the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Hon Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and the Hon Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena – For a Visionary Leadership of Sri Lanka. The event was held adhering to the health protocols of Thailand. Foreign Ministry – Sri Lanka
Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok organized a solemn ceremony to mark the 73rd Anniversary of Independence of Sri Lanka at the Embassy premises on 4th February 2021, with the participation of members of the Sri Lankan community and friends of Sri Lanka.
The ceremony commenced with the hoisting of the National Flag at the Official Residence by Mrs. Poornima Gunasekera, Charge d’Affaires a.i. of the Embassy Sri Lanka. The program at the Embassy commenced with the singing of the National Anthem of Sri Lanka. A two minutes’ silence was observed in honour of all those who have laid their lives in protecting and preserving the independence, unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country. In keeping with the Sri Lankan tradition, an oil lamp was lit by representatives of the Sri Lankan community.
Religious leaders representing all four religions of Sri Lanka conducted prayers and showered blessings upon those who were present and on mother Sri Lanka at the ceremony. Excerpts from ‘Vistas of Prosperity and Splendour’ which includes the vision of H. E. the President of Sri Lanka and special Independence Day messages issued by the Hon. Prime Minister and Hon. Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka were read at the event in Sinhala, Tamil and English, respectively. A special video presentation on Sri Lanka was also screened at the event.
In her address at the event, the Charge d’Affaires stressed upon the committed participation of all Sri Lankans, not only from within the country but also living outside the motherland, towards preserving the hard-won freedom and sustainable development of modern Sri Lanka. She also added that collective efforts are of particular importance in this hour of need, given the magnitude of unprecedented social and economic challenges caused by the Covid-19 global pandemic.
The event was held while adhering to all health guidelines of the Department of Disease Control of Thailand and all guests were treated to Sri Lankan traditional snacks for take-away in place of the usual buffet reception.
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