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Sri Lanka showcased strong commitment to sustainable financing at the Fifth Session of the Committee on Macroeconomic Policy, Poverty Reduction and Financing for Development held in Bangkok.
The Fifth Session of the Committee on Macroeconomic Policy, Poverty Reduction and Financing for Development was held from 19-21 November 2025 at the Unite Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok. The Session was opened by Ms. Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP). During the opening session, special remarks were made by H.E. Ahmed Mazin, Minister of State for
Finance and Planning of Maldives, Mr. Benjarong Suwankiri, Vice-Minister of Finance of Thailand and the Secretary-General of UNCTAD. The meeting brought together key member States,
including Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Maldives, Republic of Korea, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Türkiye, the United States of America, and Viet Nam, reflecting strong regional engagement in advancing inclusive and sustainable development financing.
Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok Hosts “Sri Lanka: Your Next Best Destination”, Tourism Promotional Evening, to Mark the 70th Anniversary of Sri Lanka–Thailand Diplomatic Relations
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau and Sri Lankan Airlines, organized “Sri Lanka: Your Next Best Destination”, Tourism Promotional Evening, on 24 November 2025 at the Avani Riverside Hotel, Bangkok, to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and Thailand.
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Thailand organized a Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Event at Radisson Suites Bangkok Sukhumvit, Bangkok, on 14 February 2025, bringing together over 60 members of Thailand’s travel trade fraternity to strengthen tourism ties between the two countries.
Leading Sri Lankan travel companies, Esna Holidays, Jetwing Travels and Sri Lanka Trip Advisor, participated in the event, engaging with Thai travel agents and tour operators to promote Sri Lanka as a preferred travel destination. As part of the event highlights, Esna Holidays and Jetwing Travels sponsored hotel package giveaways for guests through an exciting raffle draw.
Adding a vibrant cultural touch to the evening, the Sri Lanka Air Force Dance Troupe captivated the audience with a mesmerizing traditional Sri Lankan dance performance, showcasing the island’s rich artistic heritage.
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, in her welcome remarks, emphasized the significance of the event, stating that it is a timely opportunity to enhance collaboration between the two nations in the tourism sector, especially as Sri Lanka is booming as one of the best tourist destinations, attracting international visitors with its diverse natural beauty, wildlife, historical monuments, and rich culture.
Ambassador Edirisinghe further highlighted Sri Lanka’s remarkable tourism recovery, noting that the country welcomed 2.05 million international tourists in 2024. Ambassador Edirisinghe also expressed her delight that the two-millionth tourist to Sri Lanka was from Thailand, symbolizing the growing interest of Thai travelers in Sri Lanka’s diverse tourism offerings.
The event successfully strengthened partnerships between the Sri Lankan and Thai travel industries, reinforcing Sri Lanka’s position as a premier destination for Thai travelers.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
18th February 2025
Sri Lanka showcased strong commitment to sustainable financing at the Fifth Session of the Committee on Macroeconomic Policy, Poverty Reduction and Financing for Development held in Bangkok.
The Fifth Session of the Committee on Macroeconomic Policy, Poverty Reduction and Financing for Development was held from 19-21 November 2025 at the Unite Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok. The Session was opened by Ms. Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP). During the opening session, special remarks were made by H.E. Ahmed Mazin, Minister of State for
Finance and Planning of Maldives, Mr. Benjarong Suwankiri, Vice-Minister of Finance of Thailand and the Secretary-General of UNCTAD. The meeting brought together key member States,
including Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Maldives, Republic of Korea, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Türkiye, the United States of America, and Viet Nam, reflecting strong regional engagement in advancing inclusive and sustainable development financing.
Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok Hosts “Sri Lanka: Your Next Best Destination”, Tourism Promotional Evening, to Mark the 70th Anniversary of Sri Lanka–Thailand Diplomatic Relations
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau and Sri Lankan Airlines, organized “Sri Lanka: Your Next Best Destination”, Tourism Promotional Evening, on 24 November 2025 at the Avani Riverside Hotel, Bangkok, to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and Thailand.