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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’
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 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
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.