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Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka, Ambassador E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe presents Letters of Credence to the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP)
Ambassador & Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka attends 8th South and South-West Asia Forum on Sustainable Development in New Delhi
The Eighth South and South-West Asia Forum on Sustainable Development has taken place in New Delhi, India from 11th to 12th November 2024, co-hosted by the NITI Aayog of the Government of India and Economic and Social Commission for Asia and Pacific (ESCAP), in collaboration with the UN Resident Coordinator, with a strong call for renewed commitment, accelerated efforts and innovative solutions to meet development ambitions. The Ambassador & Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka in Bangkok, E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe was invited to attend the forum.
Promoting Buddhist Religious Tourism: Sri Lanka and Thailand Collaborate on ‘Solosmastana’ Documentary
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok, in collaboration with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and the Public Broadcasting Service of Thailand (Thai PBS), are producing a documentary on ‘Solosmastana’, featuring the 16 sacred religious sites of Sri Lanka. This initiative aims to strengthen Buddhist religious tourism between the two nations, highlighting shared cultural and spiritual heritage.
Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand, E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe presented Letters of Credence to the Executive Secretary Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana of UNESCAP on 13th September 2024 at the UNESCAP Secretariat in Bangkok.
While conveying warm greetings the Government of Sri Lanka Ambassador Wijayanthi Edirisinghe assured Sri Lanka’s continued fullest support and cooperation to UNESCAP in achieving common Sustainable Development Goals.
Executive Secretary Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana welcomed Ambassador Edirisinghe and expressed her enthusiasm for working closely with Sri Lanka. She highlighted the importance of collaborative efforts in addressing the pressing challenges facing the region and reaffirmed UNESCAP’s support for Sri Lanka’s development goals. She recalled on participation of high level delegations from Sri Lanka for UNESCAP events and further requested active contribution from the Ambassador & Permanent Representative for the future cooperation between Sri Lanka and UESCAP.
In her remarks, Ambassador Edirisinghe emphasized Sri Lanka’s dedication to contributing to the regional initiatives led by UNESCAP and underscored the country’s commitment to enhancing economic growth, environmental sustainability, and social inclusivity within the region.
The meeting underscored the strong partnership between Sri Lanka and UNESCAP and set the stage for future collaborative efforts aimed at achieving the shared goals of peace, prosperity, and sustainable development in Asia and the Pacific.
Secretary of the Commission Lorenzo Santucci, First Secretary and Deputy Permanent Representative A.W.S. Samanmali, Counsellor and Deputy Permanent Representative Vireshika Bandara from Sri Lanka Mission in Bangkok joined the discussion.
Embassy and the Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka to the UNESCAP
Bangkok, Thailand
13th September 2024
Ambassador & Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka attends 8th South and South-West Asia Forum on Sustainable Development in New Delhi
The Eighth South and South-West Asia Forum on Sustainable Development has taken place in New Delhi, India from 11th to 12th November 2024, co-hosted by the NITI Aayog of the Government of India and Economic and Social Commission for Asia and Pacific (ESCAP), in collaboration with the UN Resident Coordinator, with a strong call for renewed commitment, accelerated efforts and innovative solutions to meet development ambitions. The Ambassador & Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka in Bangkok, E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe was invited to attend the forum.
Promoting Buddhist Religious Tourism: Sri Lanka and Thailand Collaborate on ‘Solosmastana’ Documentary
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok, in collaboration with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and the Public Broadcasting Service of Thailand (Thai PBS), are producing a documentary on ‘Solosmastana’, featuring the 16 sacred religious sites of Sri Lanka. This initiative aims to strengthen Buddhist religious tourism between the two nations, highlighting shared cultural and spiritual heritage.
