Ambassador & Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Thailand E.A.S Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, participated in the "CTBT@30: 30 Years of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) in ASEAN" Youth Outreach Event, jointly organized by the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) and the Office of Atoms for Peace (OAP) in Bangkok.

The event brought together Executive Secretary of the CTBTO, Dr. Robert Floyd, Ambassadors, members of the diplomatic corps, government officials, experts, and young participants to commemorate three decades of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT). The commemoration highlighted the Treaty’s vital role in advancing international peace, security, and cooperation through science and multilateralism.

The Ambassador attended and engaged in a panel discussion featuring distinguished experts, whose insightful presentations and active interaction with the audience underscored the importance of youth engagement, scientific collaboration, and the continued global commitment to the objectives of the CTBT.

The event reaffirmed that the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) remains a cornerstone of the international disarmament and non-proliferation architecture, strengthening global peace and security through international cooperation and scientific innovation.

Sri Lanka remains committed to supporting multilateral efforts aimed at promoting a safer, more peaceful, and nuclear weapon-free world.

Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka

Bangkok

21 July 2026