SL Reinforces Regional Ties at ESCAP 82nd Session 📈

Sri Lanka actively engaged in the 82nd UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) session in Bangkok, reaffirming its commitment to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. • Leadership & Governance: Ambassador Wijayanthi Edirisinghe chaired the review session on the 2030 Agenda, covering social development, disaster risk reduction, and energy. • Strategic Focus: The delegation, led by Minister Dr. Upali Pannilage, emphasized science, technology, and innovation as drivers for a sustainable bioeconomy. This highlights Sri Lanka's focus on ICT/BPM and technology transfer to address regional inequalities and climate challenges. • Regional Cooperation: • Supported the establishment of the Asia-Pacific Digital Solutions Centre in Almaty. • Backed the transition toward a regional sustainable bioeconomy. • Supported the election of eight member states to the Asia and the Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology (APCTT) Governing Council (2026–2029). • Future Outlook: Sri Lanka endorsed China’s proposal to host the 83rd Session in Shanghai in 2027, signaling a continued focus on multilateralism to foster inclusive growth and economic resilience across the Asia-Pacific.