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Sri Lanka successfully participates at the 56th Diplomatic Red Cross Bazaar in Bangkok, inaugurated by Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn
Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok Participates in the International Conference on the Global Partnership against Online Scams in Bangkok
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, in partnership with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), successfully co-hosted the International Conference on the Global Partnership against Online Scams in Bangkok, Thailand. The Conference aimed to strengthen and complement ongoing regional and international efforts to combat online scams and to enhance global cooperation to address existing operational gaps in tackling this complex form of transnational crime. The event brought together over 300 participants from 60 countries, including ministerial-level representatives, senior officials, international organizations, the private sector, and civil society.
Sri Lanka’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to UNESCAP Chairs 421st Session of the ACPR in Bangkok
The Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to Thailand, E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, participated in the 421st Session of the Advisory Committee of Permanent Representatives (ACPR) held at the United Nations premises in Bangkok. The Ambassador was invited to chair the final ACPR session of the year, reflecting Sri Lanka’s active and constructive engagement with the UN system in the region.
Recently, the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in collaboration with the National Crafts Council, Sri Lanka Export Development Board, Spices and Allied Products Marketing Board, Industrial Development Board, Handicrafts Board (Laksala) and Ceylon tea exporters; Ranfer Teas (Pvt) Ltd, Basilur Tea (Pvt) Ltd, Eswaran Brothers Exports (Pvt) Ltd and Raffles Consolidated (Pvt) Ltd, successfully participated at the 56th Diplomatic Red Cross Bazaar at Siam Paragon, Bangkok with the aim to promote and showcase Sri Lankan products in Thailand.
The Bazaar was organised by the Thai Red Cross Society jointly with the spouses of the Ambassadors in Bangkok under the “Shop and Share” concept and inaugurated by Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn.
Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn was impressed with Sri Lankan spices, handicrafts, food items, cosmetics and Ceylon Tea etc. which were also admired and attracted by Thai and International visitors.
Prior to the event, the Sri Lanka’s products were promoted through TV channels in Thailand.
The event was participated by 55 Diplomatic Missions in Thailand, consisted of 176 booths which attracted especially the elite society in Thailand in its 04 days. Donations from the participating Embassies will help to conduct various charity projects in Thailand under the Royal Patronage.
Embassy & Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
06th March 2023
Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok Participates in the International Conference on the Global Partnership against Online Scams in Bangkok
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, in partnership with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), successfully co-hosted the International Conference on the Global Partnership against Online Scams in Bangkok, Thailand. The Conference aimed to strengthen and complement ongoing regional and international efforts to combat online scams and to enhance global cooperation to address existing operational gaps in tackling this complex form of transnational crime. The event brought together over 300 participants from 60 countries, including ministerial-level representatives, senior officials, international organizations, the private sector, and civil society.
Sri Lanka’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to UNESCAP Chairs 421st Session of the ACPR in Bangkok
The Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to Thailand, E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, participated in the 421st Session of the Advisory Committee of Permanent Representatives (ACPR) held at the United Nations premises in Bangkok. The Ambassador was invited to chair the final ACPR session of the year, reflecting Sri Lanka’s active and constructive engagement with the UN system in the region.