Press Releases
Sri Lanka and Thailand Strengthen Educational Ties During Ministerial Visit
As part of his official visit to Thailand, Hon. Dr. Upali Pannilage, Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment of Sri Lanka, led a delegation to meet with Associate Professor Khunying Sumonta Promboon, President and the academic staff of the Chitralada Technology Institute, on 22 April 2026.
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.
Minister of Environment Nazeer Ahamed led the Sri Lanka delegation to the 79th commission of UNESCAP held at the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, (UNESCAP)in Bangkok and delivered the keynote speech at the side event ‘Connecting Local, National and Regional Strategies to Achieve Carbon Neutrality in Asia and the Pacific’ and made country statement at the Special Session on ‘Catalyzing Climate Finance and Investment’.
Ambassador of Sri Lanka and Permanent Representative to the UNESCAP, C.A. Chaminda I Colonne, was a Vice Chair of 79th Commission. Senior Advisor to the President on Climate Change, Ruwan Wijewardene, Director General of the Sustainable Development Council, Chamindry Saparamadu, Advisor to Hon. Minister of Environment Samantha Abeywickreme, First Secretary A.W.S. Samanmali, First Secretary (Commercial) Vireshika Bandara and Director (Environment Planning and Economics) of the Ministry of Environment K.N.N Vidyalankara were included in the delegation.
Sri Lanka and Thailand Strengthen Educational Ties During Ministerial Visit
As part of his official visit to Thailand, Hon. Dr. Upali Pannilage, Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment of Sri Lanka, led a delegation to meet with Associate Professor Khunying Sumonta Promboon, President and the academic staff of the Chitralada Technology Institute, on 22 April 2026.
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.