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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 Thailand, concurrently accredited to Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR), Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, met with the Minister of Information, Culture, and Tourism of Lao PDR Suanesavanh Vignaket, in Vientiane. The meeting underscored the strong cultural and diplomatic ties between Sri Lanka and Lao PDR, particularly in the realms of Theravāda Buddhism, tourism, and cultural cooperation.
During the discussions, Ambassador Edirisinghe reaffirmed Sri Lanka’s commitment to strengthening cultural and people-to-people exchanges, Temple to Temple contacts with Lao PDR. She emphasized the deep-rooted historical ties between the two nations, which are primarily built on a shared Theravāda Buddhist heritage. The Ambassador also explored opportunities for further collaboration in promoting religious pilgrimages, cultural exchanges, and tourism development between Sri Lanka and Lao PDR.
Minister Suanesavanh Vignaket welcomed the Ambassador and expressed appreciation for Sri Lanka’s continued engagement with Lao PDR. The Minister highlighted the potential for increased cooperation in cultural and tourism promotion.
Both sides discussed initiatives to facilitate Buddhist pilgrimages and tourism exchanges, including enhancing connectivity and promotional activities. Ambassador Edirisinghe conveyed Sri Lanka’s interest in working closely with Lao PDR to promote Buddhist circuits and strengthen bilateral tourism flows.
The meeting reaffirmed the commitment of Sri Lanka and Lao PDR to further enhancing bilateral cooperation in the fields of culture, information, and tourism, fostering greater understanding and collaboration between the two nations.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
10.03.2025
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.