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Ambassador-designate of Sri Lanka to Thailand Wijayanthi Edirisinghe presented open copies to the Director General of Protocol, Chakkrid Krachaiwong
Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok Participates in the International Conference on the Global Partnership against Online Scams in Bangkok
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, in partnership with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), successfully co-hosted the International Conference on the Global Partnership against Online Scams in Bangkok, Thailand. The Conference aimed to strengthen and complement ongoing regional and international efforts to combat online scams and to enhance global cooperation to address existing operational gaps in tackling this complex form of transnational crime. The event brought together over 300 participants from 60 countries, including ministerial-level representatives, senior officials, international organizations, the private sector, and civil society.
Sri Lanka’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to UNESCAP Chairs 421st Session of the ACPR in Bangkok
The Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to Thailand, E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, participated in the 421st Session of the Advisory Committee of Permanent Representatives (ACPR) held at the United Nations premises in Bangkok. The Ambassador was invited to chair the final ACPR session of the year, reflecting Sri Lanka’s active and constructive engagement with the UN system in the region.
On 16th August 2024, Ambassador-designate of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Thailand and the Permanent Representative to United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia & Pacific (UNESCAP), Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, formally presented open copies of the Letters of Credence, Letter of Recall and the written Speech to His Majesty the King of Thailand. These were received by the Director General of Protocol, Chakkrid Krachaiwong, at the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bangkok.
During the official rendezvous, Ambassador-Designate Edirisinghe expressed her eagerness to enhance the robust and concrete ties that exist between Sri Lanka and Thailand. The discussions focused on various themes of mutual interest, including commerce, investment, cultural exchanges and regional interface.
In her remarks, Ambassador-Designate Edirisinghe even highlighted the paramountcy of the shared values and historical homogeneity. and articulated her commitment to advancing the partnership through collaborative efforts and strategic dialogue.
The Ambassador-Designate extended her gratitude to the Royal Thai Government for the assistance rendered to the Sri Lankan victims of trafficking who are being repatriated to Sri Lanka.
Director General of Protocol, Chakkrid Krachaiwong, greeted Ambassador-Designate Edirisinghe to Thailand and demonstrated Thailand’s readiness to support Sri Lanka. He went on to record his appreciation to the Government of Sri Lanka for the warm hospitality extended during the official visit by Prime Minister in February 2024. The Director General emphasized the essence of sustained cooperation and the potential for reinforcing the bilateral equation.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
19 August 2024
Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok Participates in the International Conference on the Global Partnership against Online Scams in Bangkok
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, in partnership with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), successfully co-hosted the International Conference on the Global Partnership against Online Scams in Bangkok, Thailand. The Conference aimed to strengthen and complement ongoing regional and international efforts to combat online scams and to enhance global cooperation to address existing operational gaps in tackling this complex form of transnational crime. The event brought together over 300 participants from 60 countries, including ministerial-level representatives, senior officials, international organizations, the private sector, and civil society.
Sri Lanka’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to UNESCAP Chairs 421st Session of the ACPR in Bangkok
The Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to Thailand, E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, participated in the 421st Session of the Advisory Committee of Permanent Representatives (ACPR) held at the United Nations premises in Bangkok. The Ambassador was invited to chair the final ACPR session of the year, reflecting Sri Lanka’s active and constructive engagement with the UN system in the region.