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Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok Participates in the International Conference on the Global Partnership against Online Scams in Bangkok
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, in partnership with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), successfully co-hosted the International Conference on the Global Partnership against Online Scams in Bangkok, Thailand. The Conference aimed to strengthen and complement ongoing regional and international efforts to combat online scams and to enhance global cooperation to address existing operational gaps in tackling this complex form of transnational crime. The event brought together over 300 participants from 60 countries, including ministerial-level representatives, senior officials, international organizations, the private sector, and civil society.
Sri Lanka’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to UNESCAP Chairs 421st Session of the ACPR in Bangkok
The Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to Thailand, E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, participated in the 421st Session of the Advisory Committee of Permanent Representatives (ACPR) held at the United Nations premises in Bangkok. The Ambassador was invited to chair the final ACPR session of the year, reflecting Sri Lanka’s active and constructive engagement with the UN system in the region.
The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Thailand, Mrs. E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe attends Defense & Security 2025 Exhibition at Challenger Hall 1, IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center, Muang Thong Thani , Bangkok,Thailand
The opening ceremony was presided over by General Natthaphon Nakpanich, Minister of Defence, and attended by the Deputy Minister of Defence, the Permanent Secretary for Defence, Ambassadors, Armed forces commanders, Representatives from allied nations, Distinguished guests, and Defense equipment manufacturers from around the world.
The Defense & Security 2025 event serves as one of the biggest defense and security exhibitions in the ASEAN region, held biennially under the theme “The Power of Partnership.” The exhibition aims to promote defense cooperation, technology exchange, and the development of joint strategies among nations.
This year, the event features over 617 defense manufacturers from 38 countries and 25 international pavilions from leading nations such as China, France, Germany, South Korea, the United States, the United Kingdom. The exhibition is also attended by 289 high-level delegates from 40 delegations across 27 countries, including defence ministers and armed forces commanders, as well as business and professional visitors, all participating to foster cooperation in defense development.
In addition, Ambassador also visited exhibition includes technical lectures by experts, and live demonstrations of defense equipment throughout the four-day exhibition.
The defense industry in Southeast Asia continues to grow steadily, reflecting regional awareness of the importance of technological development to strengthen national security. Ambassador have emphasized the modernization of defense systems and the integration of new technologies to address the challenges of the digital era.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
14.11.2025
Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok Participates in the International Conference on the Global Partnership against Online Scams in Bangkok
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, in partnership with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), successfully co-hosted the International Conference on the Global Partnership against Online Scams in Bangkok, Thailand. The Conference aimed to strengthen and complement ongoing regional and international efforts to combat online scams and to enhance global cooperation to address existing operational gaps in tackling this complex form of transnational crime. The event brought together over 300 participants from 60 countries, including ministerial-level representatives, senior officials, international organizations, the private sector, and civil society.
Sri Lanka’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to UNESCAP Chairs 421st Session of the ACPR in Bangkok
The Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to Thailand, E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, participated in the 421st Session of the Advisory Committee of Permanent Representatives (ACPR) held at the United Nations premises in Bangkok. The Ambassador was invited to chair the final ACPR session of the year, reflecting Sri Lanka’s active and constructive engagement with the UN system in the region.