Diplomacy and International Partnership 2022

At the invitation of Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, Ambassador and Permanent Representative to UNESCAP, C. A. Chaminda I. Colonne joined a programme on Diplomacy and International Partnership on Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, which was inaugurated by Permanent Secretary of the Ministry Prof. Dr. Siriruek Songsiwilai, at the Northern Science Park, Chiang Mai Province on 23 June 2022. President of Chiang Mai University Clinical Professor Niwes Nantachit, M.D welcomed the invitees. A visit to the National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand NARIT and briefing by its’ Executive Director Dr. Saran Poshyachinda, also included in the programme.

The event provided an opportunity to exchange knowledge and learn about the international cooperation policy, tasks of Thai Government agencies and to build a network of national cooperation and international cooperation. Diplomatic Corp from more than 30 countries in Thailand, senior Government officials and representatives from 120 partner agencies joined the event.

The operation of Science Diplomacy policy is one of the important mechanisms to further develop economic growth and sustainable development of Thailand. Spouse of the Ambassador, Stephen Senanayake and First Secretary A.W. S. Samanmali of the Mission accompanied the Ambassador during the visit.