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.
Today, 17 March 2021, Ambassador (designate) of Sri Lanka to Thailand Chaminda Colonne met the Executive Members of Thai-Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce at the Embassy. President Akram Saroof, Vice President Sanjeewa Ediri Wickramasuriya, Secretary Januka Dilan Samarakoon, Treasurer Lal Silva and Executive Directors Somsong Sachaphimukh, S.S. Phool, Wichak Suwancharoen and Sisira Mendis were present and they assured fullest cooperation towards furthering of economic-trade ties, investment and tourism promotion between Sri Lanka and Thailand, in line with the economic diplomacy priorities of the Sri Lanka’s new Foreign Policy directives. First Secretary Saritha Ranatunga also associated with the Ambassador.
