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Strengthening Post-Disaster Recovery Cooperation: Ambassador of Thailand Meets Executive Director of ADPC
Ambassador of Sri Lanka Participates in the 15th Celebration of Silk: Thai Silk Road to the World
The Ambassador of Sri Lanka & Permanent Representative to Thailand, E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe represented in the 15th Celebration of Silk: Thai Silk Road to the World, held at the Royal Thai Navy Convention Hall in Bangkok, together with her spouse and two daughters. The family proudly showcased costumes inspired by traditional Sri Lankan attire and crafted from Thai silk by students of Nakhon Pathom Rajabhat University, highlighting the rich cultural heritage of Sri Lanka through a creative fusion with Thailand’s renowned silk craftsmanship.
Sri Lanka Illuminate Bangkok with the Spirit of Vesak at Historic Wat Pho
In a solemn and spiritually uplifting celebration of the International Day of Vesak 2026, the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka together with the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Nepal in Bangkok jointly hosted a special commemorative event on 28 May 2026 at the iconic Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram Rajwaramahawihan (Wat Pho), one of Thailand’s most sacred and historically significant Buddhist temples.
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.
The Ambassador further highlighted that the National Building Research Organization (NBRO) of Sri Lanka has identified ADPC as a potential strategic partner to strengthen the country’s recovery efforts and enhance long-term disaster resilience. She elaborated that in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, significant landslide-related damages have been reported in several districts, including Kandy, Matale, and Nuwara Eliya, involving ground movement, land subsidence, and structural damage to housing and infrastructure.
In this context, the Ambassador noted that NBRO has sought international assistance to mobilize global expertise, particularly in advanced landslide risk assessment, including the application of remote sensing technologies, drone-based analysis, and satellite imagery, with a view to strengthening early warning systems, hazard mapping, and mitigation planning in vulnerable areas.
Accepting the Letter of Acknowledgement, Mr. Aslam Perwaiz, Executive Director of ADPC expressed his appreciation for the recognition extended by the Government of Sri Lanka. He conveyed his satisfaction that Sri Lankan Government institutions are working tirelessly and in close coordination to rebuild the country following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. Reaffirming ADPC’s commitment, he assured continued support to the Government of Sri Lanka in its recovery and resilience-building efforts.
The Executive Director further informed that ADPC is engaging with its member countries and partners to explore avenues for additional technical cooperation and assistance to support Sri Lanka’s rebuilding process, particularly in strengthening disaster risk reduction and preparedness mechanisms.
During her visit to ADPC, the Ambassador also held a brief discussion on potential collaboration between Sri Lanka and ADPC with the First Chairman of the ADPC Board of Trustees, Professor Dr. Krasae Chanawongse, who was pleased to welcome the Ambassador to the premises.
The meeting was attended on behalf of ADPC by Dr. Senaka Basnayake, Program Lead/ Climate Services, Mr. Weerapon Sripongchai, Manager/Office of the Executive Director and Ms. Luckshi Ranasinghe, Program Coordinator/Disaster and Climate Innovation and by Ms. Thilini Ihalage, Minister Counsellor/Head of Chancery, and Group Captain Vajira Sampath Jayakoddy, Defence Attaché of the Embassy.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
08 January 2026
Ambassador of Sri Lanka Participates in the 15th Celebration of Silk: Thai Silk Road to the World
The Ambassador of Sri Lanka & Permanent Representative to Thailand, E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe represented in the 15th Celebration of Silk: Thai Silk Road to the World, held at the Royal Thai Navy Convention Hall in Bangkok, together with her spouse and two daughters. The family proudly showcased costumes inspired by traditional Sri Lankan attire and crafted from Thai silk by students of Nakhon Pathom Rajabhat University, highlighting the rich cultural heritage of Sri Lanka through a creative fusion with Thailand’s renowned silk craftsmanship.
Sri Lanka Illuminate Bangkok with the Spirit of Vesak at Historic Wat Pho
In a solemn and spiritually uplifting celebration of the International Day of Vesak 2026, the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka together with the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Nepal in Bangkok jointly hosted a special commemorative event on 28 May 2026 at the iconic Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram Rajwaramahawihan (Wat Pho), one of Thailand’s most sacred and historically significant Buddhist temples.