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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.
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka, in collaboration with Minor Hotels organised the Sri Lanka Food Festival at Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel from 11-15 February 2025. This event showcased the rich and diverse culinary traditions of Sri Lanka, bringing a taste of the island’s authentic flavors to the heart of Bangkok.
Minor Hotels, an international hotel owner, operator, and investor headquartered in Bangkok, is one of the leading Thai investors in Sri Lanka, with a significant presence through its five properties on the island: Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle, Anantara Kalutara, Avani Kalutara, NH Collection Colombo, and NH Bentota.
To create an authentic Sri Lankan culinary experience, the Embassy brought four skilled chefs from the Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort to Thailand for the festival. These talented chefs prepared an array of traditional Sri Lankan dishes, offering guests a chance to experience the island’s renowned flavors, vibrant spices, and culinary techniques.
The Sri Lanka Food Festival is part of a series of events organized by the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka to commemorate the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and Thailand.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
18th February 2025
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.