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Ambassador of Sri Lanka, E.A.S Wijayanthi Edirisinghe explores avenues to strengthens collaboration with Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) of Thailand
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E.A.S Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand and Permanent Representative to UNESCAP, met Bhmivisan Kasemsook, the Secretary-General of the Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) of Thailand to explore potential collaborations aimed at enhancing anti-corruption efforts in both nations on 11.10.2024.
Secretary-General Bhmivisan Kasemsook provided a comprehensive presentation outlining the roles and responsibilities of the PACC, highlighted the importance of international cooperation in combating corruption.
During the meeting, Ambassador Edirisinghe emphasized the importance of strengthening institutional frameworks and sharing best practices in combating corruption.
Ambassador further briefed the Secretary-General implementation of the national action plan for combating Bribery and corruption in Sri Lanka on the regular workshops and awareness programmes carried out by of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) of Sri Lanka for public servants and informed that Anti-Corruption Act was enacted by the Parliament in 2023.
Secretary-General Bhmivisan Kasemsook appreciated initiatives taken by the Government of Sri Lanka on in addressing corruption cases and ensuring the enforcement of anti-corruption laws. Ambassador Edirisinghe assured to enhance the collaboration between the Office of Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) of Thailand and the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) of Sri Lanka.
Both sides explored potential avenues for bilateral collaboration, aiming to strengthen anti-corruption initiatives and share best practices between their nations. Head of Chancery/first secretary A.W.S. Samanmali, Attache Anjana Ileperuma and senior officials from Office of Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) of Thailand were at discussion.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok.
17 October 2024
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