Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), and Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand, E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe presented Letters of Credence to the Executive Secretary of UNESCAP Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana at its Secretariat in Bangkok on 13 September 2024.
While conveying warm greetings from the Government of Sri Lanka, Ambassador Wijayanthi Edirisinghe reassured Sri Lanka’s continued support and cooperation to UNESCAP in achieving common Sustainable Development Goals. She also emphasized Sri Lanka’s dedication to contributing to the regional initiatives led by UNESCAP and underscored the country’s commitment to enhancing economic growth, environmental sustainability, and social inclusivity within the region.
Executive Secretary Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana welcomed Ambassador Edirisinghe and expressed her enthusiasm for working collaboratively with Sri Lanka. She highlighted the importance of joint efforts in addressing the pressing challenges faced by the region and reaffirmed UNESCAP’s support for Sri Lanka’s development goals. She recalled the participation of high level delegations from Sri Lanka in UNESCAP events and further requested active contribution from the Ambassador & Permanent Representative for the future cooperation between Sri Lanka and the UESCAP.
The meeting reinforced the strong partnership between Sri Lanka and the UNESCAP and set the stage for future collaborative efforts aimed at achieving the shared goals of peace, prosperity, and sustainable development in Asia and the Pacific.
Secretary of the Commission Lorenzo Santucci, First Secretary and Deputy Permanent Representative A.W.S. Samanmali, Counsellor and Deputy Permanent Representative Vireshika Bandara from Sri Lanka Mission in Bangkok joined the discussion.
Embassy and the Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka to the UNESCAP
Bangkok
18 September 2024
