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Addressing the 9th Asia Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development
Embassy and permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok Commemorates the 78th Anniversary of Independence
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok commemorated the 78th Anniversary of the Independence of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka with an official ceremony held on 4 February 2026 at the Residence of the Ambassador, with the participation of members of the Sri Lankan community, distinguished guests, representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand and members of the diplomatic corps.
Pirith Chanting Ceremony held in Bangkok Marks Sri Lanka’s 78th Independence Anniversary and invokes blessing for peace, resilience and friendship
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok held a solemn Pirith chanting ceremony on 03 February 2026 at the Official Residence of the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand, to commemorate the 78th Anniversary of the Independence of Sri Lanka. The ceremony was organized under the guidance of H E Wijayanthi Edirisighe, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to Thailand and was arranged by the officials of the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok.
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Justice Hon. Ali Sabry highlighted that economic transformation underpinned on green growth and stronger law enforcement and rights protection regime (as an enabler to achieve all SDGs) are the key strategies identified by Sri Lanka to recover from the Covid 19 pandemic and advance the full implementation of the SDGs. He further emphasized that Sri Lanka is taking steps to unlock new levels of capital through innovative financing mechanisms to achieve SDGs during challenging times as a result of the impacts of the Covid 19 pandemic.
The Ninth Asia Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development is convened under the auspices of UNESCAP (as a hybrid event) from 28 to 31 March in Bangkok, Thailand.
Hon. M. U. M. Ali Sabri-Minister of Justice, Her Excellency C. A. Chaminda I. Colonne-Ambassador Extraordinary, Plenipotentiary and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the UNESCAP; Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok, Ms. Chamindry Saparamadu- Director General-Sustainable Development Council of Sri Lanka, Ms. Vireshika Bandara -First Secretary and Deputy Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the UNESCAP; Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok, Ms. A. W. S. Samanmali-Second Secretary and Deputy Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the UNESCAP; Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok represented Sri Lanka delegation at the forum and Mr. R. P. A. Wimalaweera-Additional Secretary–Ministry of Economic Policies and Plan Implementation, Mr. R. H. W. A. Kumarasiri-Director General-National Planning Department, Ms. Sheron Hewawaduge-Assistant Director-Sustainable Development Council of Sri Lanka joined virtually from Colombo.
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Embassy and permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok Commemorates the 78th Anniversary of Independence
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok commemorated the 78th Anniversary of the Independence of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka with an official ceremony held on 4 February 2026 at the Residence of the Ambassador, with the participation of members of the Sri Lankan community, distinguished guests, representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand and members of the diplomatic corps.
Pirith Chanting Ceremony held in Bangkok Marks Sri Lanka’s 78th Independence Anniversary and invokes blessing for peace, resilience and friendship
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok held a solemn Pirith chanting ceremony on 03 February 2026 at the Official Residence of the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand, to commemorate the 78th Anniversary of the Independence of Sri Lanka. The ceremony was organized under the guidance of H E Wijayanthi Edirisighe, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to Thailand and was arranged by the officials of the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok.