Sri Lanka featured in 53rd Diplomatic Red Cross Bazaar
Sri Lanka showcased strong commitment to sustainable financing at the Fifth Session of the Committee on Macroeconomic Policy, Poverty Reduction and Financing for Development held in Bangkok.
The Fifth Session of the Committee on Macroeconomic Policy, Poverty Reduction and Financing for Development was held from 19-21 November 2025 at the Unite Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok. The Session was opened by Ms. Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP). During the opening session, special remarks were made by H.E. Ahmed Mazin, Minister of State for
Finance and Planning of Maldives, Mr. Benjarong Suwankiri, Vice-Minister of Finance of Thailand and the Secretary-General of UNCTAD. The meeting brought together key member States,
including Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Maldives, Republic of Korea, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Türkiye, the United States of America, and Viet Nam, reflecting strong regional engagement in advancing inclusive and sustainable development financing.
Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok Hosts “Sri Lanka: Your Next Best Destination”, Tourism Promotional Evening, to Mark the 70th Anniversary of Sri Lanka–Thailand Diplomatic Relations
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau and Sri Lankan Airlines, organized “Sri Lanka: Your Next Best Destination”, Tourism Promotional Evening, on 24 November 2025 at the Avani Riverside Hotel, Bangkok, to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and Thailand.
The Diplomatic Red Cross Bazaar is one of the most popular charitable fund raising activities supported by the Diplomatic Participants’ Committee (DPC) and Embassies in Bangkok,showcasing for sale anextensive variety of outstanding products. Participants from 59 countries displayed items ranging from clothes, bags, shoes, skincare products, processed food, beverages,dairy products and many other consumer products at the Bazaar, where the proceeds from sales of the products benefit many royal charity projects which help children, women, the disabled and the elderly in rural areas as well as the underprivileged, under the projects of Thai Red Cross Society.
It was an opportunity for many visitors who love Ceylon Tea and Ceylon Cinnamon to buy quality products at Sri Lanka boothat a reasonable price. The guests were also invited to taste different varieties of Ceylon Tea including green tea, flavored tea and Regional Teas at the stall.
The event was graced by Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn and this year’s event consisted oflucky draws, international food stalls, a national costume display, and contemporary art performances from various countries.
Embassy of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
24 February 2020