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Ambassador Wijayanthi Edirisinghe Meets Thai Senators to Strengthen Bilateral and Parliamentary Ties
Strengthening Post-Disaster Recovery Cooperation: Ambassador of Thailand Meets Executive Director of ADPC
The Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to Thailand, E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe had a meeting with Mr. Aslam Perwaiz, Executive Director of the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) at the ADPC premises, to discuss continued cooperation in post-disaster recovery and long-term resilience building in Sri Lanka following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. During the meeting, H.E. the Ambassador expressed
her sincere appreciation for the timely technical and monetary assistance extended by ADPC in response to the impacts of Cyclone Ditwah, which caused widespread damage across several parts of Sri Lanka. In this regard, the Ambassador formally handed over a Letter of Acknowledgement from Hon. H M Vijitha Herath, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign
Employment and Tourism of Sri Lanka to the Executive Director of ADPC, conveying the Government of Sri Lanka’s appreciation for ADPC’s support and solidarity.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok Formally Commences Official Duties for the Year 2026
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok, Thailand ceremonially commenced work for the year 2026 on 02 January, in keeping with government directives on the commencement of duties of public institutions for the New Year.
The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Thailand and Permanent Representative to UNESCAP, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, received a distinguished delegation of Senators from the Senate of Thailand at the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok on 18 June 2025.
The Thai delegation included Dr. Noppadol In-na, Senator, Vice Chairperson and member of the Senate Working Group on Science and Technology; Pichan Pornsiripratharn, Senator and Spokesman of the Senate Committee on Transportation; and Wasana Yossorn, Senator and Member of the Senate Committee on the Independent Organs under the Constitution, Anti-Corruption and Misconduct, and Good Governance Promotion.
During the meeting, both sides engaged in a productive discussion on the long-standing bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and Thailand, which are deeply rooted in shared cultural and religious ties. The Senators and the Ambassador reflected on the significance of the 70th Anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries being commemorated this year with multiple activities by the Embassy of Sri Lanka together with Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand.
Ambassador Edirisinghe extended an invitation to the President of the Senate of Thailand to undertake a visit to Sri Lanka, along with fellow Senators, to further enhance bilateral parliamentary exchanges. The discussion also focused on strengthening the Parliamentary Friendship Group between Sri Lanka and Thailand to foster greater inter-parliamentary collaboration.
The visiting Senators expressed keen interest in expanding cooperation in the fields of trade and tourism, and also discussed the potential for partnership in the agricultural sector, particularly in supporting local fruits farmers in Thailand. They requested possible collaboration and technical support from Sri Lanka to promote this sector in the future.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
19.06.2025
Strengthening Post-Disaster Recovery Cooperation: Ambassador of Thailand Meets Executive Director of ADPC
The Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to Thailand, E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe had a meeting with Mr. Aslam Perwaiz, Executive Director of the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) at the ADPC premises, to discuss continued cooperation in post-disaster recovery and long-term resilience building in Sri Lanka following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. During the meeting, H.E. the Ambassador expressed
her sincere appreciation for the timely technical and monetary assistance extended by ADPC in response to the impacts of Cyclone Ditwah, which caused widespread damage across several parts of Sri Lanka. In this regard, the Ambassador formally handed over a Letter of Acknowledgement from Hon. H M Vijitha Herath, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign
Employment and Tourism of Sri Lanka to the Executive Director of ADPC, conveying the Government of Sri Lanka’s appreciation for ADPC’s support and solidarity.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok Formally Commences Official Duties for the Year 2026
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok, Thailand ceremonially commenced work for the year 2026 on 02 January, in keeping with government directives on the commencement of duties of public institutions for the New Year.