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Enhancing cooperation with Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (NEDA) in Thailand
Ambassador of Sri Lanka and Permanent Representative to UNESCAP, Chaminda Colonne Chairs the 80th Commission Session of the UNESCAP and launches “Cooperation with Impact – Launch of the Technical Cooperation Highlights 2022-2023”
Ambassador of Sri Lanka and Permanent Representative to UNESCAP, C. A. Chaminda I. Colonne, led the Sri Lanka Delegation to the 80th Commission Session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, (UNESCAP) from 22nd to 26th April 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand, under the theme “Leveraging digital innovation for sustainable development in Asia and the Pacific” and elected as a Vice Chair of the Bureau for the 80th Commission.
Sri Lanka Embassy in Bangkok and Thailand Board of Investment make awareness on Sri Lanka-Thailand Free Trade Agreement (SLTFTA) and Investment opportunities in Sri Lanka
Recently, the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in collaboration with the Board of Investment of Thailand organised an awareness programme on the benefits of the Sri Lanka-Thailand Free Trade Agreement (SLTFTA) and investment opportunities in Sri Lanka under the theme “Sri Lanka: The Future for Investment” at the One Start One Stop Investment Center (OSOS) of the Thailand BOI.
In order to enhance cooperation with Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (NEDA) in Thailand, Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Thailand and Permanent Representative to UNESCAP, C. A. Chaminda I. Colonne, chaired an online discussion organised by the Mission on 14.02.2024 with NEDA.
Exchange of visits by the senior officials of the two countries to identify furthering of areas of future cooperation and providing NEDA’s assistance for the establishment of the Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) in Sri Lanka were discussed during the meeting.
Vice President of NEDA, Senior Col. Saranyu Viriyavejakul, Director of Policy Planning Bureau, Rapipat Promnart and Policy and Planning Analyst (Professional Level), Wasit Anuntavichien joined the discussion from NEDA.
Deputy Director General, Visakha Amarasekere and senior officials of the Department of External Resources, Director/South East Asia & Central Asia Division, Thilini Ihalage, Director/Economic Affairs Division, Buddhika Wimalasena of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and First Secretary (Commercial), Vireshika Bandara of the Mission participated the discussion.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok, Thailand
22.02.2024
Ambassador of Sri Lanka and Permanent Representative to UNESCAP, Chaminda Colonne Chairs the 80th Commission Session of the UNESCAP and launches “Cooperation with Impact – Launch of the Technical Cooperation Highlights 2022-2023”
Ambassador of Sri Lanka and Permanent Representative to UNESCAP, C. A. Chaminda I. Colonne, led the Sri Lanka Delegation to the 80th Commission Session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, (UNESCAP) from 22nd to 26th April 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand, under the theme “Leveraging digital innovation for sustainable development in Asia and the Pacific” and elected as a Vice Chair of the Bureau for the 80th Commission.
Sri Lanka Embassy in Bangkok and Thailand Board of Investment make awareness on Sri Lanka-Thailand Free Trade Agreement (SLTFTA) and Investment opportunities in Sri Lanka
Recently, the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in collaboration with the Board of Investment of Thailand organised an awareness programme on the benefits of the Sri Lanka-Thailand Free Trade Agreement (SLTFTA) and investment opportunities in Sri Lanka under the theme “Sri Lanka: The Future for Investment” at the One Start One Stop Investment Center (OSOS) of the Thailand BOI.
