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Ambassador-designate of Sri Lanka to Thailand Wijayanthi Edirisinghe presented open copies to the Director General of Protocol, Chakkrid Krachaiwong
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.
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
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.