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Strengthening Post-Disaster Recovery Cooperation: Ambassador of Thailand Meets Executive Director of ADPC
The Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to Thailand, E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe had a meeting with Mr. Aslam Perwaiz, Executive Director of the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) at the ADPC premises, to discuss continued cooperation in post-disaster recovery and long-term resilience building in Sri Lanka following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. During the meeting, H.E. the Ambassador expressed
her sincere appreciation for the timely technical and monetary assistance extended by ADPC in response to the impacts of Cyclone Ditwah, which caused widespread damage across several parts of Sri Lanka. In this regard, the Ambassador formally handed over a Letter of Acknowledgement from Hon. H M Vijitha Herath, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign
Employment and Tourism of Sri Lanka to the Executive Director of ADPC, conveying the Government of Sri Lanka’s appreciation for ADPC’s support and solidarity.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok Formally Commences Official Duties for the Year 2026
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok, Thailand ceremonially commenced work for the year 2026 on 02 January, in keeping with government directives on the commencement of duties of public institutions for the New Year.
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Cambodia, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, recently met with the President of the Cambodia Chamber of Commerce, Neak Oknha Kith Meng to discuss avenues for strengthening bilateral trade, investment and economic cooperation between Sri Lanka and Cambodia.
During the meeting, Ambassador Edirisinghe emphasized Sri Lanka’s commitment to deepening economic ties with Cambodia and fostering collaboration in key areas, including tourism, manufacturing, logistics and agriculture. She also emphasized the expanding presence of Sri Lankan businesses in Cambodia, especially in the finance, logistics, IT, and tourism sectors, and pointed out the rising interest among additional IT companies to seek opportunities in the Cambodian market.
The President of the Cambodia Chamber of Commerce expressed his keen interest in enhancing bilateral business interactions and invited a business delegation from Sri Lanka to visit Cambodia. He noted that IT know-how is a crucial factor for Cambodia’s economic advancement and expressed interest in learning from Sri Lanka’s expertise in this area. He announced plans to visit Sri Lanka with a business delegation to explore further cooperation, particularly in the IT sector.
Ambassador Edirisinghe reaffirmed Sri Lanka’s dedication to strengthening economic and commercial partnerships with Cambodia, underscoring the potential for collaboration in the identified key sectors. Both parties agreed on the importance of fostering business exchanges and promoting joint ventures to benefit both countries’ economies.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
14th March 2025
Strengthening Post-Disaster Recovery Cooperation: Ambassador of Thailand Meets Executive Director of ADPC
The Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to Thailand, E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe had a meeting with Mr. Aslam Perwaiz, Executive Director of the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) at the ADPC premises, to discuss continued cooperation in post-disaster recovery and long-term resilience building in Sri Lanka following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. During the meeting, H.E. the Ambassador expressed
her sincere appreciation for the timely technical and monetary assistance extended by ADPC in response to the impacts of Cyclone Ditwah, which caused widespread damage across several parts of Sri Lanka. In this regard, the Ambassador formally handed over a Letter of Acknowledgement from Hon. H M Vijitha Herath, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign
Employment and Tourism of Sri Lanka to the Executive Director of ADPC, conveying the Government of Sri Lanka’s appreciation for ADPC’s support and solidarity.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok Formally Commences Official Duties for the Year 2026
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok, Thailand ceremonially commenced work for the year 2026 on 02 January, in keeping with government directives on the commencement of duties of public institutions for the New Year.