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Hans Guttman updates on ongoing and upcoming activities of ADPC and the registration of ADPC in Sri Lanka

Embassy and permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok Commemorates the 78th Anniversary of Independence

The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok commemorated the 78th Anniversary of the Independence of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka with an official ceremony held on 4 February 2026 at the Residence of the Ambassador, with the participation of members of the Sri Lankan community, distinguished guests, representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand and members of the diplomatic corps.

Pirith Chanting Ceremony held in Bangkok Marks Sri Lanka’s 78th Independence Anniversary and invokes blessing for peace, resilience and friendship

The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok held a solemn Pirith chanting ceremony on 03 February 2026 at the Official Residence of the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand, to commemorate the 78th Anniversary of the Independence of Sri Lanka. The ceremony was organized under the guidance of H E Wijayanthi Edirisighe, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to Thailand and was arranged by the officials of the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok.

Hans Guttman, Executive Director of Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre (ADPC) paid a courtesy call on C.A. Caminda I Colonne, Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand and Permanent Representative to UNESACP to update on ongoing and upcoming activities of ADPC and the registration of ADPC in Sri Lanka on 09th January 2023 at the Embassy. The discussion was also held on finalization of the draft Host-Country Agreement (HCA) for ADPC in Sri Lanka. Major General (Rtd) Sudantha Ranasignhe, the focal point of ADPC for Sri Lanka and Director General of the Disaster Management Centre joined the discussion virtually from Sri Lanka. Aslam Perwaiz, Deputy Executive Director of ADPC and the A.W.S. Samanmali, First Secretary/Head of Chancery were also participated in the meeting.

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Embassy and permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok Commemorates the 78th Anniversary of Independence

The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok commemorated the 78th Anniversary of the Independence of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka with an official ceremony held on 4 February 2026 at the Residence of the Ambassador, with the participation of members of the Sri Lankan community, distinguished guests, representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand and members of the diplomatic corps.

Pirith Chanting Ceremony held in Bangkok Marks Sri Lanka’s 78th Independence Anniversary and invokes blessing for peace, resilience and friendship

The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok held a solemn Pirith chanting ceremony on 03 February 2026 at the Official Residence of the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand, to commemorate the 78th Anniversary of the Independence of Sri Lanka. The ceremony was organized under the guidance of H E Wijayanthi Edirisighe, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to Thailand and was arranged by the officials of the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok.