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Sri Lanka showcased strong commitment to sustainable financing at the Fifth Session of the Committee on Macroeconomic Policy, Poverty Reduction and Financing for Development held in Bangkok.
The Fifth Session of the Committee on Macroeconomic Policy, Poverty Reduction and Financing for Development was held from 19-21 November 2025 at the Unite Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok. The Session was opened by Ms. Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP). During the opening session, special remarks were made by H.E. Ahmed Mazin, Minister of State for
Finance and Planning of Maldives, Mr. Benjarong Suwankiri, Vice-Minister of Finance of Thailand and the Secretary-General of UNCTAD. The meeting brought together key member States,
including Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Maldives, Republic of Korea, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Türkiye, the United States of America, and Viet Nam, reflecting strong regional engagement in advancing inclusive and sustainable development financing.
Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok Hosts “Sri Lanka: Your Next Best Destination”, Tourism Promotional Evening, to Mark the 70th Anniversary of Sri Lanka–Thailand Diplomatic Relations
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau and Sri Lankan Airlines, organized “Sri Lanka: Your Next Best Destination”, Tourism Promotional Evening, on 24 November 2025 at the Avani Riverside Hotel, Bangkok, to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and Thailand.
A special Buddhist fundraising event was held in support of a landmark humanitarian medical initiative aimed at enhancing access to orthopedic care in Sri Lanka. The event took place under the spiritual patronage of revered Thai Buddhist monks Ven. Luang Por Inthawathai, Ven. Luang Por Sutham, and Ven. Luang Por Anilman, who have pledged to fully fund the project. This initiative will bring together a team of Thai orthopedic surgeons and medical experts from Siriraj Hospital to work alongside Sri Lankan counterparts in delivering high-quality care based on Thailand’s successful medical model. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand, also participated in the event, expressing gratitude for the generous support extended by the Thai Buddhist clergy and reaffirming the strong cultural and humanitarian bonds between Sri Lanka and Thailand. The Head of Chancery A.W.S Samanmali and Minister Counsellor (Commercial) Vireshika Banadara also joined the discussions.
The project is scheduled to take place in Sri Lanka in collaboration with the Royal Thai Embassy in Colombo from 16 to 20 November 2025 and aims to provide 71 free knee replacement surgeries for Sri Lankan patients who are currently enduring prolonged surgical wait times due to resource constraints.
This meaningful programme is being organized to mark two significant milestones: the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and Thailand, and the 70th birthday anniversary of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn.
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok expresses deep appreciation for the generous support extended by the Thai Buddhist clergy and Siriraj Hospital. This project reflects the deep-rooted people-to-people ties between the two countries, grounded in shared values of compassion, service, and Theravāda Buddhist heritage.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
08.05.2025
Sri Lanka showcased strong commitment to sustainable financing at the Fifth Session of the Committee on Macroeconomic Policy, Poverty Reduction and Financing for Development held in Bangkok.
The Fifth Session of the Committee on Macroeconomic Policy, Poverty Reduction and Financing for Development was held from 19-21 November 2025 at the Unite Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok. The Session was opened by Ms. Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP). During the opening session, special remarks were made by H.E. Ahmed Mazin, Minister of State for
Finance and Planning of Maldives, Mr. Benjarong Suwankiri, Vice-Minister of Finance of Thailand and the Secretary-General of UNCTAD. The meeting brought together key member States,
including Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Maldives, Republic of Korea, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Türkiye, the United States of America, and Viet Nam, reflecting strong regional engagement in advancing inclusive and sustainable development financing.
Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok Hosts “Sri Lanka: Your Next Best Destination”, Tourism Promotional Evening, to Mark the 70th Anniversary of Sri Lanka–Thailand Diplomatic Relations
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau and Sri Lankan Airlines, organized “Sri Lanka: Your Next Best Destination”, Tourism Promotional Evening, on 24 November 2025 at the Avani Riverside Hotel, Bangkok, to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and Thailand.