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Ambassador of Sri Lanka Highlights the Need to Align Fiscal Consolidation with Sustainable Development at a High-Level Panel Discussion
The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), H.E. Mrs. E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, highlighted the importance of aligning fiscal consolidation with sustainable development at a high-level panel discussion on “Navigating Global Fiscal Stress: A Strategic Roadmap to Reverse SDG Regression”, held in Bangkok on 21 August 2026
Ambassador of Sri Lanka participates in Gemports Award 2026 – The Vivid Legacy, an International Jewelry Design Competition in Bangkok
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Thailand, E.A.S Wijayanthi Edirisinghe participated in the Gemports Award 2026 – The Vivid Legacy, Grand Final as the Guest of Honor, held on 15 August 2026 at the Event Hall, Jewelry Trade Center, Bangkok. The Ambassador joined together with General Sonthi Boonyaratglin, former Deputy Prime Minister, and Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaibool, Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), along with distinguished guests, industry leaders, designers, and representatives from the international gem and jewelry community.
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.
Ambassador of Sri Lanka Highlights the Need to Align Fiscal Consolidation with Sustainable Development at a High-Level Panel Discussion
The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), H.E. Mrs. E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, highlighted the importance of aligning fiscal consolidation with sustainable development at a high-level panel discussion on “Navigating Global Fiscal Stress: A Strategic Roadmap to Reverse SDG Regression”, held in Bangkok on 21 August 2026
Ambassador of Sri Lanka participates in Gemports Award 2026 – The Vivid Legacy, an International Jewelry Design Competition in Bangkok
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Thailand, E.A.S Wijayanthi Edirisinghe participated in the Gemports Award 2026 – The Vivid Legacy, Grand Final as the Guest of Honor, held on 15 August 2026 at the Event Hall, Jewelry Trade Center, Bangkok. The Ambassador joined together with General Sonthi Boonyaratglin, former Deputy Prime Minister, and Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaibool, Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), along with distinguished guests, industry leaders, designers, and representatives from the international gem and jewelry community.