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The Embassy and Permanent Mission of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
Bangkok, Kingdom of Thailand

Accredited to the Kingdom of Cambodia, Lao People’s Democratic Republic and
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP)

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Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the UNESCAP Presents Credentials 27 August 2019
Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the UNESCAP Presents Credentials 27 August 2019
Ambassador of Sri Lanka reaffirms commitment to fostering cooperation with Lao PDR and Cambodia

Ambassador of Sri Lanka reaffirms commitment to fostering cooperation with Lao PDR and Cambodia

The Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka paid calls to the Ambassador of the Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) to Thailand, H.E. Mr. Khamphan Anlavan and the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Cambodia to Thailand, H.E. Hun Saroeun, at their respective embassies in Bangkok. These diplomatic meetings served to strengthen bilateral relations and reaffirm Sri Lanka’s commitment to fostering cooperation with both Lao PDR and Cambodia, both of which are accredited to the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Thailand.

Sri Lanka-Thai Collaboration in Batik Art: Harshi Batik Participates in Specialized Training in Thailand

Sri Lanka-Thai Collaboration in Batik Art: Harshi Batik Participates in Specialized Training in Thailand

As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen cultural ties and promote artistic collaboration, the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok facilitated the participation of Harshi Batik, a Sri Lankan artisan, in a specialized training programme on traditional Thai Batik. The programme was conducted by the esteemed Phaya Batik and Phaya Paint Batik in Thailand, recognized for their expertise in preserving and innovating the timeless art of Batik.

Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the UNESCAP Presents Credentialsbr

H.E Mrs.Samantha K.Jayasuriya presented Credentials to H.E. Ms. ArmidaSalsiahAlisjahbana, the Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission (UNESCAP) in Bangkok, as the new Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka, today.

Welcoming the new Permanent Representative, Executive Secretary Alisjahbana,outlined the mandate of the ESCAP and the upcoming regular and main sessions and invited continued active participation of Sri Lanka. Elaborating further on the three main areas in focusduring the 2020 Commission Session under the overarching theme of ‘Promoting economic, social and environmental cooperation on ocean for sustainable development,’ namely on sustainable maritime connectivity, fisheries and pollution free oceans, the Executive Secretary welcomed the interest of Sri Lanka to play a constructive role and to contribute to the deliberations.

While conveying the appreciation of the Government of Sri Lanka for the technical assistance and capacity building support that the ESCAP has been extending to Sri Lanka, the Permanent Representative also recalled that there were a number of Sri Lankans who have been providing their expertise and services to ESCAP either as consultants or employees. As a country that has recently graduated to the upper middle income status, PR Jayasuriya said that Sri Lanka has taken keen interest in promoting mutual dialogue and collaboration among Member States to ensure maritime safety, particularly safe and peaceful navigation in the Indian Ocean, sustainable fishing,reducing ocean pollution etc. Also, the country has enacted the Sustainable Development Act in 2017 and is incorporating SDGs in to its national policies she said. In this backdrop, she assured that Sri Lanka will lookfor more intense collaboration with the Commission in areas of mutual interest.

Second Secretary Ms. SarithaRanatunga was associated with the Permanent Representative, while Mr. Mitch Hsieh, Secretary and Mr. Lorenzo Santucci, Deputy Secretary of the Commission joined the Executive Secretary at the Meeting.

Note: The Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) established in 1947 serves as the United Nations’ regional hub for promoting cooperation among Member States to achieve inclusive and sustainable development. Sri Lanka became a member of ESCAP in 1954 and since then has been receiving policy advisory services, capacity building and technical assistance for government agencies in achieving SDGs, disaster risk reduction, transport, energy, ICT developments etc).

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Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the UNESCAP Presents Credentials 27 August 2019