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Thai–Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce and Sri Lankan Association of Thailand Extend Humanitarian Assistance to Sri Lanka Following Cyclone ‘Ditwah’
82nd Session of ESCAP Concludes with Strong Regional Commitments: Sri Lanka Highlights Active Engagement
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok, Thailand, Sri Lanka actively participated in the 82nd Session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, held from 20 to 24 April 2026, reaffirming its commitment to advancing inclusive, resilient, and sustainable development across the Asia-Pacific region.
Sri Lanka Highlights “Advancing Societies for All Ages in Asia and the Pacific” Vision at 82nd ESCAP Commission External Inbox Sri Lankan Embassy
Sri Lanka is participating in the 82nd Session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), being held in Bangkok, Thailand from 20 to 24 April 2026, under the theme “Advancing Societies for All Ages in Asia and the Pacific.”
The Thai–Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce and the Sri Lankan Association of Thailand have extended generous humanitarian contributions to support Sri Lankans affected by Cyclone ‘Ditwah’, which caused severe hardship and damage across several parts of Sri Lanka.
In this regard, donations amounting to THB 328,500 from the Thai–Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce and THB 200,000 from the Sri Lankan Association of Thailand, totaling approximately LKR 5.2 million, were made to assist relief and recovery efforts for the affected communities.
The donations were formally handed over to the Ambassador & Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Thailand, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, by the President of the Thai–Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce, Dilan Samarakoon, and the President of the Sri Lankan Association of Thailand, Mr. Damith Silva.
Ambassador Edirisinghe expressed her heartfelt appreciation for these timely and compassionate gestures, noting that such acts of solidarity reflect the strong bonds of friendship between Sri Lanka and Thailand, as well as the deep commitment of Sri Lankan business and community organizations in Thailand to support their homeland during times of crisis. She assured that all contributions would be channelled through the appropriate authorities to provide relief and assistance to those most affected.
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok extends its sincere gratitude to the Thai–Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce and the Sri Lankan Association of Thailand for their continued cooperation and support, reaffirming the importance of people-to-people ties and community solidarity between the two countries.
Embassy of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
18.12.2025
82nd Session of ESCAP Concludes with Strong Regional Commitments: Sri Lanka Highlights Active Engagement
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok, Thailand, Sri Lanka actively participated in the 82nd Session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, held from 20 to 24 April 2026, reaffirming its commitment to advancing inclusive, resilient, and sustainable development across the Asia-Pacific region.
Sri Lanka Highlights “Advancing Societies for All Ages in Asia and the Pacific” Vision at 82nd ESCAP Commission External Inbox Sri Lankan Embassy
Sri Lanka is participating in the 82nd Session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), being held in Bangkok, Thailand from 20 to 24 April 2026, under the theme “Advancing Societies for All Ages in Asia and the Pacific.”