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Participation in global and regional SupplyChains has been a reliable economic growth strategy— until the pandemic hit
Sri Lanka and Thailand Strengthen Educational Ties During Ministerial Visit
As part of his official visit to Thailand, Hon. Dr. Upali Pannilage, Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment of Sri Lanka, led a delegation to meet with Associate Professor Khunying Sumonta Promboon, President and the academic staff of the Chitralada Technology Institute, on 22 April 2026.
82nd Session of ESCAP Concludes with Strong Regional Commitments: Sri Lanka Highlights Active Engagement
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok, Thailand, Sri Lanka actively participated in the 82nd Session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, held from 20 to 24 April 2026, reaffirming its commitment to advancing inclusive, resilient, and sustainable development across the Asia-Pacific region.
Delivering country statement at the 78th Commission, the Head of Sri Lanka delegation, Ambassador & Permanent Representative to UNESCAP of
Sri Lanka C. A Chaminda I. Colonne emphasised to the Economic and Social Commission of the Asia Pacific Region the necessity to request their respective Government or a multilateral regional institution affiliated to ESCAP to put forward the current need of emergency financing of Sri Lanka as a priority item in the agenda.
Participation in global and regional #SupplyChains has been a reliable economic growth strategy—🚫 until the #pandemic hit.
Today’s #CS78 roundtable explored the challenges and opportunities for economies in #AsiaPacific to re-establish supply chains and connectivity.
Sri Lanka and Thailand Strengthen Educational Ties During Ministerial Visit
As part of his official visit to Thailand, Hon. Dr. Upali Pannilage, Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment of Sri Lanka, led a delegation to meet with Associate Professor Khunying Sumonta Promboon, President and the academic staff of the Chitralada Technology Institute, on 22 April 2026.
82nd Session of ESCAP Concludes with Strong Regional Commitments: Sri Lanka Highlights Active Engagement
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok, Thailand, Sri Lanka actively participated in the 82nd Session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, held from 20 to 24 April 2026, reaffirming its commitment to advancing inclusive, resilient, and sustainable development across the Asia-Pacific region.