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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
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 Commemorates 70 Years of Sri Lanka–Thailand Diplomatic Relations in Ayutthaya
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Thailand, under the guidance of H E Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Thailand organized a special religious commemorative ceremony at Wat Vajiradhammarama, Ayutthaya, to mark the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and Thailand on 21 November 2025. The event also honoured the centuries-old Buddhist ties that have long connected the two nations.
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.
The event opened with welcome remarks delivered by the Ambassador & permanent
Representative of Sri Lanka to Thailand, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, who highlighted the enduring friendship, cultural affinity, and growing cooperation between the two nations over the past seven decades. The Ambassador emphasized the importance of tourism as a pillar of bilateral engagement and invited Thai travellers to explore Sri Lanka’s rich heritage, natural beauty, and diverse experiences.
Guests were presented with a curated selection of documentary films by Winson Films,
showcasing Sri Lanka’s iconic heritage sites, including Mihintale, Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Kandy, and Sigiriya. The visual journey highlighted Sri Lanka’s historical and cultural legacy, reinforcing its position as a premier destination for heritage tourism.
A special fashion segment by Buddhi Batiks, featuring Thai models, added vibrant colour to the evening, presenting contemporary designs inspired by traditional Sri Lankan batik
craftsmanship. The event also featured musical performances by Miss Sri Lanka 2021, delighting the audience with renditions that celebrated Sri Lankan culture.
The programme concluded with a networking session attended by representatives from Sri Lanka and Thai travel industry, media, influencers, and members of the diplomatic community. Participants engaged in discussions aimed at strengthening tourism partnerships and enhancing people-to-people linkages between Sri Lanka and Thailand.
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok remains committed to fostering deeper cultural,
economic, and tourism ties with Thailand and looks forward to further collaborative initiatives in the years ahead.
Embassy of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
24 November 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 Commemorates 70 Years of Sri Lanka–Thailand Diplomatic Relations in Ayutthaya
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Thailand, under the guidance of H E Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Thailand organized a special religious commemorative ceremony at Wat Vajiradhammarama, Ayutthaya, to mark the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and Thailand on 21 November 2025. The event also honoured the centuries-old Buddhist ties that have long connected the two nations.