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State Minister of Energy H.H.A.D.I. Anuruddha led the Sri Lanka Delegation to the “Third Asian and Pacific Energy Forum”
Strengthening Post-Disaster Recovery Cooperation: Ambassador of Thailand Meets Executive Director of ADPC
The Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to Thailand, E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe had a meeting with Mr. Aslam Perwaiz, Executive Director of the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) at the ADPC premises, to discuss continued cooperation in post-disaster recovery and long-term resilience building in Sri Lanka following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. During the meeting, H.E. the Ambassador expressed
her sincere appreciation for the timely technical and monetary assistance extended by ADPC in response to the impacts of Cyclone Ditwah, which caused widespread damage across several parts of Sri Lanka. In this regard, the Ambassador formally handed over a Letter of Acknowledgement from Hon. H M Vijitha Herath, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign
Employment and Tourism of Sri Lanka to the Executive Director of ADPC, conveying the Government of Sri Lanka’s appreciation for ADPC’s support and solidarity.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok Formally Commences Official Duties for the Year 2026
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok, Thailand ceremonially commenced work for the year 2026 on 02 January, in keeping with government directives on the commencement of duties of public institutions for the New Year.
from 19th to 20th October 2023 at the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, (UNESCAP) in Bangkok, Thailand
State Minister of Energy H.H.A.D.I. Anuruddha led the Sri Lanka Delegation to the “Third Asian and Pacific Energy Forum” from 19th to 20th October 2023 at the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, (UNESCAP) in Bangkok, Thailand.
After the opening remarks made by Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Secretary of ESCAP Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy of Thailand, Pirapan Salirathavibhaga delivered special remarks at the inauguration.
At the 03rd Asian and Pacific Energy Forum, State Minister H.H.A.D.I. Anuruddha was elected as one of the Vice Chairs. He was also a panel member at the High-level panel discussion on building a secure, sustainable, and interconnected energy future for Asia and the Pacific. Delivering the country statement, State Minister Anuruddha stated that Sri Lanka is committed to reach the target of 70% of electricity generation through renewable energy sources by 2030 and net carbon neutrality by 2050. Further he highlighted the importance of transiting fossil-based fuel to renewable energy sources to mitigate the adverse impacts of climate change and as the invariable energy is interlinked with the environmental, social and geo political paradigm, all the regional countries should pay attention to work collectively to ensure security in the region and between regions.
On the sidelines of the Forum, State Minister Anuruddha held bilateral discussions with the Deputy Minister of Energy of the Russian Federation Sergei Mochalnikov. He also had discussions with the Thai investors and invited them to invest in the renewable energy sector in Sri Lanka.
The delegation comprised of Ambassador of Sri Lanka and Permanent Representative to UNESCAP, C. A. Chaminda I. Colonne, First Secretary/Deputy Permanent Representative to UNESCAP, A.W.S Samanmali, First Secretary (Commercial)/Deputy Permanent Representative to UNESCAP, Vireshika Bandara and the Private Secretary to the State Minister of Power and Energy Eng. S.K. Liyanage.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
20.10.2023
Strengthening Post-Disaster Recovery Cooperation: Ambassador of Thailand Meets Executive Director of ADPC
The Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to Thailand, E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe had a meeting with Mr. Aslam Perwaiz, Executive Director of the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) at the ADPC premises, to discuss continued cooperation in post-disaster recovery and long-term resilience building in Sri Lanka following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. During the meeting, H.E. the Ambassador expressed
her sincere appreciation for the timely technical and monetary assistance extended by ADPC in response to the impacts of Cyclone Ditwah, which caused widespread damage across several parts of Sri Lanka. In this regard, the Ambassador formally handed over a Letter of Acknowledgement from Hon. H M Vijitha Herath, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign
Employment and Tourism of Sri Lanka to the Executive Director of ADPC, conveying the Government of Sri Lanka’s appreciation for ADPC’s support and solidarity.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok Formally Commences Official Duties for the Year 2026
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok, Thailand ceremonially commenced work for the year 2026 on 02 January, in keeping with government directives on the commencement of duties of public institutions for the New Year.