Press Releases
Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation of Thailand Prof. Dr. Anek Laothamatas assures Sri Lanka’s envoy to accelerate bilateral cooperation
Press Release – Sri Lanka Reaffirms Commitment to Sustainable Development at 13th Asia-Pacific Forum
The 13th Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD) was successfully convened in Bangkok under the auspices of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP). The Forum was held under the theme “Transformative, equitable, innovative and coordinated actions for the 2030Agenda and its SDGs for a sustainable future for all.”
YWCA Bangkok and ThaiBev Contribute to Cyclone Ditwah Relief Efforts in Sri Lanka
The Royal Thai Government, organizations, and people of Thailand have demonstrated heartfelt solidarity with Sri Lanka in the wake of the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah, reflecting the longstanding friendship and close ties between the two nations.
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Thailand and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), C.A. Chaminda I. Colonne called on Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation of Thailand, Prof. Dr. Anek Laothamatas on 07th March 2022, at the Ministry.
While recalling long standing excellent relations with Sri Lanka, Minister Prof. Dr. Laothamatas warmly welcomed the Ambassador Chaminda Colonne and assured to accelerate bilateral cooperation through speedy implementation of signed bilateral Memoranda of Understanding under the purview of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation of Thailand.
Both further discussed the avenues of future cooperation mainly in the fields of medicine, engineering, vocational training and language training.
Prof. Dr. Anek Laothamatas warmly accepted the invitation extended by Ambassador Chaminda Colonne to visit Sri Lanka at a mutually convenient time.
Permanent Secretary Prof. Sirirurg Songsivilai, Deputy Permanent Secretary Assoc. Prof. Pasit Lorterapong of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, Dean of the Institute of Diplomacy and International Studies, Rangsit University, Prof. Sompong Sanguanbun, and First Secretary Saritha Ranatunga from the Sri Lanka Mission in Bangkok joined the discussion.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok, Thailand
08th March 2022
Press Release – Sri Lanka Reaffirms Commitment to Sustainable Development at 13th Asia-Pacific Forum
The 13th Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD) was successfully convened in Bangkok under the auspices of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP). The Forum was held under the theme “Transformative, equitable, innovative and coordinated actions for the 2030Agenda and its SDGs for a sustainable future for all.”
YWCA Bangkok and ThaiBev Contribute to Cyclone Ditwah Relief Efforts in Sri Lanka
The Royal Thai Government, organizations, and people of Thailand have demonstrated heartfelt solidarity with Sri Lanka in the wake of the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah, reflecting the longstanding friendship and close ties between the two nations.