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Ambassador Wijayanthi Edirisinghe Vice Chairs the Second Committee on Trade, Investment, Enterprise and Business Innovation of UNESCAP
Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), Wijayanthi Edirisinghe was one of the Vice Chairs of the Second Committee on Trade, Investment, Enterprise and Business Innovation, held from 28 to 30 May 2025 in Bangkok.

Sri Lanka–Thailand Medical Partnership to Deliver 71 Free Knee Surgeries
A special Buddhist fundraising event was held in support of a landmark humanitarian medical initiative aimed at enhancing access to orthopedic care in Sri Lanka.

The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Thailand took part in the prestigious 58th Diplomatic Red Cross Bazaar, held at Siam Paragon, Bangkok. The event was officially inaugurated by Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn on 27 February 2025, bringing together diplomatic missions in Thailand to support charitable causes.
The Sri Lanka stall captivated visitors with its vibrant display of Ceylon tea, aromatic spices, and exquisite batik products, offering a glimpse into the rich flavors and cultural heritage of Sri Lanka. The booth featured premium Ceylon tea, spices and showcased beautifully crafted batik products from Sri Lanka.
The Bazaar, organized by the Thai Red Cross Society, is a celebrated annual event. Proceeds from the event will support humanitarian projects and charitable initiatives led by the Thai Red Cross Society under the Royal Patronage.
As a gesture of goodwill, Her Excellency Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand, presented a gift of premium Ceylon tea to Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn during the event.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
28th February 2025
Ambassador Wijayanthi Edirisinghe Vice Chairs the Second Committee on Trade, Investment, Enterprise and Business Innovation of UNESCAP
Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), Wijayanthi Edirisinghe was one of the Vice Chairs of the Second Committee on Trade, Investment, Enterprise and Business Innovation, held from 28 to 30 May 2025 in Bangkok.
Sri Lanka–Thailand Medical Partnership to Deliver 71 Free Knee Surgeries
A special Buddhist fundraising event was held in support of a landmark humanitarian medical initiative aimed at enhancing access to orthopedic care in Sri Lanka.