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Ambassador of Sri Lanka in Bangkok Meets with UNODC Regional Representative to Address Transboundary Human Trafficking Issues
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.
The Ambassador and Permanent Representative E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe met with the UNODC Regional Representative for Southeast Asia and the Pacific, Masood Karimipour on 09 th January 2025, to discuss the pressing issue of emerging transboundary human trafficking challenges in the region. Regional Representative was accompanied by Rebecca Miller, Regional Programme Coordinator for Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling. The First Secretary and the Head of Chancery A.W. S Samanmali also joined the discussion.
During the meeting, the Ambassador outlined the specific human trafficking challenges faced by Sri Lankans, particularly those who have been misled by and subsequently trafficked to cybercrime centers in Myanmar. She expressed concern over the regional implications of such crimes and requested the UNODC to raise awareness of this issue on multilateral platforms, emphasizing its significance as a regional challenge.
The Regional Representative, Karimipour acknowledged the gravity of the situation and emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts to address these issues. He informed that the UNODC is in the process of establishing a regional center in partnership with Thai authorities and multilateral agencies to combat transboundary human trafficking and related crimes more effectively.
The Ambassador also highlighted the proactive measures taken by the Government of Sri Lanka, including recent raids on scam centers operating within Sri Lanka and the arrest of those involved in such illegal activities. These efforts were commended by Karimipour, who noted their importance in disrupting human trafficking networks.
Both parties agreed on the need for a coordinated regional approach to combat human trafficking. The Regional Representative emphasized the value of addressing these issues within regional frameworks such as ASEAN and BIMSTEC. He also pledged UNODC’s support to Sri Lanka by offering expertise and collaboration to conduct awareness sessions in partnership with the UNODC office in Sri Lanka.
The meeting reaffirmed the commitment of Sri Lanka and the UNODC to work together in tackling human trafficking and enhancing regional cooperation to address this critical issue.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
09.01.2025
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.