BANGKOK : 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 g lobal
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
