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Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation of Thailand Prof. Dr. Anek Laothamatas assures Sri Lanka’s envoy to accelerate bilateral cooperation
Sri Lanka and Thailand Strengthen Educational Ties During Ministerial Visit
As part of his official visit to Thailand, Hon. Dr. Upali Pannilage, Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment of Sri Lanka, led a delegation to meet with Associate Professor Khunying Sumonta Promboon, President and the academic staff of the Chitralada Technology Institute, on 22 April 2026.
82nd Session of ESCAP Concludes with Strong Regional Commitments: Sri Lanka Highlights Active Engagement
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok, Thailand, Sri Lanka actively participated in the 82nd Session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, held from 20 to 24 April 2026, reaffirming its commitment to advancing inclusive, resilient, and sustainable development across the Asia-Pacific region.
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Thailand and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), C.A. Chaminda I. Colonne called on Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation of Thailand, Prof. Dr. Anek Laothamatas on 07th March 2022, at the Ministry.
While recalling long standing excellent relations with Sri Lanka, Minister Prof. Dr. Laothamatas warmly welcomed the Ambassador Chaminda Colonne and assured to accelerate bilateral cooperation through speedy implementation of signed bilateral Memoranda of Understanding under the purview of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation of Thailand.
Both further discussed the avenues of future cooperation mainly in the fields of medicine, engineering, vocational training and language training.
Prof. Dr. Anek Laothamatas warmly accepted the invitation extended by Ambassador Chaminda Colonne to visit Sri Lanka at a mutually convenient time.
Permanent Secretary Prof. Sirirurg Songsivilai, Deputy Permanent Secretary Assoc. Prof. Pasit Lorterapong of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, Dean of the Institute of Diplomacy and International Studies, Rangsit University, Prof. Sompong Sanguanbun, and First Secretary Saritha Ranatunga from the Sri Lanka Mission in Bangkok joined the discussion.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok, Thailand
08th March 2022
Sri Lanka and Thailand Strengthen Educational Ties During Ministerial Visit
As part of his official visit to Thailand, Hon. Dr. Upali Pannilage, Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment of Sri Lanka, led a delegation to meet with Associate Professor Khunying Sumonta Promboon, President and the academic staff of the Chitralada Technology Institute, on 22 April 2026.
82nd Session of ESCAP Concludes with Strong Regional Commitments: Sri Lanka Highlights Active Engagement
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok, Thailand, Sri Lanka actively participated in the 82nd Session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, held from 20 to 24 April 2026, reaffirming its commitment to advancing inclusive, resilient, and sustainable development across the Asia-Pacific region.