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Sri Lanka Embassy organises Sri Lanka Pavilion at the 71st Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair
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 Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka organised and inaugurated the Sri Lanka Pavilion at the prestigious 71 at Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair on 22 February 2025.
The Pavilion showcased an impressive lineup of 35 leading Sri Lankan gem and jewelry companies across 46 booths, highlighting Sri Lanka’s reputation as a global leader in the gem and jewelry industry.
During the fair, the Ambassador of Sri Lanka, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe actively engaged with Sri Lankan exporters, providing them with valuable opportunities for networking and discussing future collaborations.
The 71st Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair, one of Asia’s most renowned trade shows, provided a vital platform for Sri Lankan companies to connect with global buyers, explore new markets, and strengthen trade ties.
The Director General of the Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand, Sumed Prasongpongchai, Deputy Director of the Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand, Sitthichai Parinyanusorn and Counsellor (Commercial), Vireshika Bandara of the Embassy also attended the inauguration of the Sri Lanka pavilion. Representatives of the Thai-Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce along with Sri Lankan exhibitors were also presented.
The Sri Lanka Pavilion drew significant attention from international buyers, traders, and industry experts, enhancing the visibility of Sri Lankan products and contributing to the strengthening of trade and economic relations between Sri Lanka and Thailand.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
28th February 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.