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State Minister of Energy H.H.A.D.I. Anuruddha led the Sri Lanka Delegation to the “Third Asian and Pacific Energy Forum”
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok Organizes Promotional and Networking Session for Sri Lanka EXPO 2027
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok organized a “Sri Lanka EXPO 2027 – Promotion and Networking Session” on 07 October 2026 in Bangkok, with the participation of prospective Thai business representatives, investors, buyers, industry stakeholders and journalists.
Sri Lankan Ambassador Meets Thai Minister of Public Health
H.E. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to Thailand, held discussions with the H E Pattana Promphat, Minister of Public Health of Thailand on 30 September 2026. The meeting highlighted the longstanding and close relations between Sri Lanka and Thailand, underpinned by strong bonds of friendship, cultural and religious affinity, and longstanding cooperation in a range of areas. The two sides exchanged views on matters of mutual interest and explored opportunities to further strengthen bilateral cooperation.
from 19th to 20th October 2023 at the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, (UNESCAP) in Bangkok, Thailand
State Minister of Energy H.H.A.D.I. Anuruddha led the Sri Lanka Delegation to the “Third Asian and Pacific Energy Forum” from 19th to 20th October 2023 at the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, (UNESCAP) in Bangkok, Thailand.
After the opening remarks made by Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Secretary of ESCAP Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy of Thailand, Pirapan Salirathavibhaga delivered special remarks at the inauguration.
At the 03rd Asian and Pacific Energy Forum, State Minister H.H.A.D.I. Anuruddha was elected as one of the Vice Chairs. He was also a panel member at the High-level panel discussion on building a secure, sustainable, and interconnected energy future for Asia and the Pacific. Delivering the country statement, State Minister Anuruddha stated that Sri Lanka is committed to reach the target of 70% of electricity generation through renewable energy sources by 2030 and net carbon neutrality by 2050. Further he highlighted the importance of transiting fossil-based fuel to renewable energy sources to mitigate the adverse impacts of climate change and as the invariable energy is interlinked with the environmental, social and geo political paradigm, all the regional countries should pay attention to work collectively to ensure security in the region and between regions.
On the sidelines of the Forum, State Minister Anuruddha held bilateral discussions with the Deputy Minister of Energy of the Russian Federation Sergei Mochalnikov. He also had discussions with the Thai investors and invited them to invest in the renewable energy sector in Sri Lanka.
The delegation comprised of Ambassador of Sri Lanka and Permanent Representative to UNESCAP, C. A. Chaminda I. Colonne, First Secretary/Deputy Permanent Representative to UNESCAP, A.W.S Samanmali, First Secretary (Commercial)/Deputy Permanent Representative to UNESCAP, Vireshika Bandara and the Private Secretary to the State Minister of Power and Energy Eng. S.K. Liyanage.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
20.10.2023
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok Organizes Promotional and Networking Session for Sri Lanka EXPO 2027
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok organized a “Sri Lanka EXPO 2027 – Promotion and Networking Session” on 07 October 2026 in Bangkok, with the participation of prospective Thai business representatives, investors, buyers, industry stakeholders and journalists.
Sri Lankan Ambassador Meets Thai Minister of Public Health
H.E. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to Thailand, held discussions with the H E Pattana Promphat, Minister of Public Health of Thailand on 30 September 2026. The meeting highlighted the longstanding and close relations between Sri Lanka and Thailand, underpinned by strong bonds of friendship, cultural and religious affinity, and longstanding cooperation in a range of areas. The two sides exchanged views on matters of mutual interest and explored opportunities to further strengthen bilateral cooperation.