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Defence Services Command and Staff College Delegation concluded a successful visit to Thailand on International Collaboration Study tour
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.
A delegation from the Sri Lanka Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) consists of 33 members, recently concluded a successful visit to Thailand, aimed at strengthening defense cooperation and enhancing mutual understanding between the two nations.
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Thailand, E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe warmly welcomed the defence delegation to the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok and highlighted the importance of this visit in strengthening the strategic partnership between Sri Lanka and Thailand. The Ambassador reiterated Sri Lanka’s commitment to enhancing cooperation in defense and military education.
The delegation, led by Air Commodore Amal Perera, Chief Instructor – Air Wing of the Defence Service Command & Staff, and defence officials from Sri Lanka Army, Navy , Airforce and officers from Bangladesh, Napal, Indonesia and Saudi Arabia also participated in the event. The visit underscored the strong bilateral ties between Sri Lanka and Thailand and provided an opportunity for high-level discussions on defense strategies, regional security, and military education.
During the stay, the delegation engaged in a series of productive meetings with senior officials from the Royal Thai Armed Forces and visited key military institutions and training facilities across the country. The visit marks a significant step in the ongoing efforts to deepen military and defense relations between Sri Lanka and Thailand.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
09.09.2024
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.