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.
She further said “from Marco Polo who in the 13 Century identified Sri Lanka as the finest island of its size in the world, the present day travel market too has recognized Sri Lanka as the No 1 travel destination”.
The event also provided an opportunity to introduce the ‘visa fee free scheme’ offered by the Government of Sri Lanka to travelers from 48 countries including Thailand which is valid until 31st of January 2020. Interactive dialogue with senior officers of Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA) and travel agents who attended the event helped to get a better insight about new trends and interests of Thai travelers.
Mr. Anil Sirimanna, First Secretary (Commerce), Ms. Saritha Ranatunga, Second Secretary of the Sri Lanka Embassy and Dr. Damian Fernando, Chief Operating Officer-Inbound of NKAR Travels & Tours (Pvt) LTD and 30 Thai travel agents participated at the event and discussion promoting the ‘So Sri Lanka’ brand.
Embassy of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
16 August 2019