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Ambassador of Sri Lanka Contributes to UNESCAP – Side Event during the 81st ESCAP Commission Session
The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Thailand and the Permanent Representative to the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) Wijayanthi Edirisinghe invited to attend a panel discussion at the BIMSTEC-ESCAP side event held during the 81st ESCAP Commission Session under the theme “Harnessing Digital Technologies for Sustainable Development in the Bay of Bengal Region.” On 23.04.2025.

Sri Lanka’s Engagement at 81st Session of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
The 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) Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, led Sri Lanka’s delegation at the 81st Session of ESCAP, held from 21 to 25 April 2025 at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok.
Following an earthquake of 7.4 magnitude in Myanmar that caused tremors in Bangkok and other parts of Thailand, the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok is closely monitoring the situation in coordination with Thai authorities.
No adverse incidents involving Sri Lankan citizens have been reported as of now.
Sri Lankan nationals in Thailand are advised to contact the emergency hotline at +66 812498011 in case of emergency.
All members of the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok are safe.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
28.03.2025
Ambassador of Sri Lanka Contributes to UNESCAP – Side Event during the 81st ESCAP Commission Session
The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Thailand and the Permanent Representative to the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) Wijayanthi Edirisinghe invited to attend a panel discussion at the BIMSTEC-ESCAP side event held during the 81st ESCAP Commission Session under the theme “Harnessing Digital Technologies for Sustainable Development in the Bay of Bengal Region.” On 23.04.2025.
Sri Lanka’s Engagement at 81st Session of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
The 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) Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, led Sri Lanka’s delegation at the 81st Session of ESCAP, held from 21 to 25 April 2025 at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok.