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The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok facilitated a virtual meeting
Ambassador & Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka attends 8th South and South-West Asia Forum on Sustainable Development in New Delhi
The Eighth South and South-West Asia Forum on Sustainable Development has taken place in New Delhi, India from 11th to 12th November 2024, co-hosted by the NITI Aayog of the Government of India and Economic and Social Commission for Asia and Pacific (ESCAP), in collaboration with the UN Resident Coordinator, with a strong call for renewed commitment, accelerated efforts and innovative solutions to meet development ambitions. The Ambassador & Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka in Bangkok, E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe was invited to attend the forum.
Promoting Buddhist Religious Tourism: Sri Lanka and Thailand Collaborate on ‘Solosmastana’ Documentary
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok, in collaboration with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and the Public Broadcasting Service of Thailand (Thai PBS), are producing a documentary on ‘Solosmastana’, featuring the 16 sacred religious sites of Sri Lanka. This initiative aims to strengthen Buddhist religious tourism between the two nations, highlighting shared cultural and spiritual heritage.
Delivering the remarks Ambassador-designate and Permanent Representative C.A. Chaminda I. Colonne who is also a member of the AIT Board of Trustees recalled the longstanding partnership between AIT and the Higher Education sector of Sri Lanka.
President Dr. Eden Woon of the AIT elaborated the combined benefits and significance of studying at AIT as well as new thematic fields of study including, Food Engineering & Water, Climate Change, Smart Communities, Infrastructure and Technology, Society & Policy.
Chairman Senior Professor Samapath Amaratunge of the UGC highlighted that the State Universities of Sri Lanka has now shifted to an online education mode with the pandemic and suitable collaboration with AIT could be considered for the benefit of Sri Lankan postgraduates.
Vice Chairman Senior Professor Chandana P. Udawatte of the UGC, Director of Advancement and Alumni Affairs Sanjeev Jayasinghe of AIT and other officials from the UGC, AIT and First Secretary Saritha Ranatunga of the Embassy participated at the discussion.
Ambassador & Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka attends 8th South and South-West Asia Forum on Sustainable Development in New Delhi
The Eighth South and South-West Asia Forum on Sustainable Development has taken place in New Delhi, India from 11th to 12th November 2024, co-hosted by the NITI Aayog of the Government of India and Economic and Social Commission for Asia and Pacific (ESCAP), in collaboration with the UN Resident Coordinator, with a strong call for renewed commitment, accelerated efforts and innovative solutions to meet development ambitions. The Ambassador & Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka in Bangkok, E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe was invited to attend the forum.
Promoting Buddhist Religious Tourism: Sri Lanka and Thailand Collaborate on ‘Solosmastana’ Documentary
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok, in collaboration with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and the Public Broadcasting Service of Thailand (Thai PBS), are producing a documentary on ‘Solosmastana’, featuring the 16 sacred religious sites of Sri Lanka. This initiative aims to strengthen Buddhist religious tourism between the two nations, highlighting shared cultural and spiritual heritage.
