Lahiru Thilakarathna

Attorney-at-law|Development Economist|FDI & Equity Investor|Entrepreneur in Agrifood, Trade & Governance| FAO experience|Sri Lanka|Rome|Global

#InvestSL

[Lahiru Thilakarathna @WorkLahiru]

My #book #UNJourneys (Small Yet Spicy Peppercorns) "පුංචි උනත් හරිම සැර ගම්මිරිස් ඇට” is now available with #Sinhala #Tamil translations.

A work of fiction, sincerely written to #inspire and #nurture #SriLanka's students aspiring to become diplomats or UN public servants.🇱🇰to🌍

[Lahiru Thilakarathna @WorkLahiru]

#USA #tariffs #SriLanka 44%.

8 % of SL #Agrifood #exports is to USA in 2024.

Rubber, Coconut, Spices, Honey, Essential Oils sectors will be most affected.

*Own analysis per EDB data, do not rely for decisions!

[Lahiru Thilakarathna @WorkLahiru]

I said to my new exec today;

"I need someone who can solve problems, not find more problems to solve”.

#WorkSriLanka #StrivetoThrive

[Lahiru Thilakarathna @WorkLahiru]

Please watch my new interview on UN Journeys on @Siyatha_TV. Hope you like it.
https://t.co/FUFThMAwzZ

[Lahiru Thilakarathna @WorkLahiru]

Please watch my new interview on UN Journeys on @adaderana.
The title is media hyperbole, as there is much more to be done to justify it, but the content is relevant and necessary. Hope you like it.
https://t.co/K32BXkdP9E

[Lahiru Thilakarathna @WorkLahiru]

unique talent spread all across our nation, without limiting this profession to an elite class, within the diplomatic service of the state and international organisations. I have done my part now and I hope to see positive changes.
Like to note, the Minister was very approachable

[Lahiru Thilakarathna @WorkLahiru]

Presented UN Journeys book to the Minister of Foreign Affairs Hon. @HMVijithaHerath of #srilanka. I spoke with my heart and most respectfully suggested to strengthen Sri Lankan representation in the @UN Nations and @FAO and to create opportunities to train and recruit ...

[Lahiru Thilakarathna @WorkLahiru]

@JhaRahul_Bihar @narendramodi Absolutely, lead on brothers and sisters. Protect each other and the small exploited nations from the exterminative, hypocritical and racist forces that plagues the world to this day.

[Lahiru Thilakarathna @WorkLahiru]

@anuradisanayake Hon Pres 🇱🇰
Here is my small contribution to this effort. A book to inspire and instil values for future diplomats and international public servants.
Sinhala/Tamil translations are open. Let's free this profession from elitists and open it for all under meritocracies practices.

[Lahiru Thilakarathna @WorkLahiru]

@Chathurangaab Here is my small contribution to this effort. A book to inspire and instil values for future diplomats and international public servants.
Sinhala and Tamil translations are open. It is time to free this profession from elitist and open it for all under meritocracies practices.

[Lahiru Thilakarathna @WorkLahiru]

Congratulation to @SLinItaly #cricket team becoming second just losing by one run. Defeating the British team was a pleasure to watch.

H.E @Satya_Rodrigo, great leadership from the front. Wish all the best to continue your winning streak in all domains.

🇱🇰💪Jaya #SriLanka

[Lahiru Thilakarathna @WorkLahiru]

@PMDNewsGov Congratulations Dr. Nandika. All the best to deploy your development economics background to build a resilient, fair and stable economy.
1. Max GDP PC 20,000-35,000
2. High Adjusted HDI
3. Family friendly work and society
4. Creative and innovative industry
#WorkSriLanka

[Lahiru Thilakarathna @WorkLahiru]

"Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power."
Abraham Lincoln

#SriLanka has given you power President
@anuradisanayake

Wish you all the best in using it properly to bring sustainable development and reduce inequalities.

[Lahiru Thilakarathna @WorkLahiru]

Congratulations to "President Elect" @anuradisanayake and #NPP. There were rarely questions about the #integrity of the movement, only about its competence and some deeply rooted ideologies.

Rebut those presumptions, and develop #SriLanka, this is our last chance🇱🇰
#WorkSrilanka

[Lahiru Thilakarathna @WorkLahiru]

@Satya_Rodrigo @WFP @Dilmah @SLinItaly Excellent pitch your Excellency.
Promoting #CeylonTea in all forums should be a part of basic training and duties of all diplomats/staff of #SriLankan embassies. @MFA_SriLanka and @SLTeaBoard should make it a priority.

Let’s open a tea/tourism themed Sri Lankan room at FAO.

[Lahiru Thilakarathna @WorkLahiru]

#India has to learn from #China.

🇨🇳🤝🇮🇳
88 v 6
37 v 0 (G)

Both nations stem from great civilisations, yet one looked forward with humility to reclaim its greatness, the other is looking backwards to find pride in its former glory.

I wish #India’s best. But not like this.

[Lahiru Thilakarathna @WorkLahiru]

@Satya_Rodrigo @SLinItaly At your pleasure sir🇱🇰

[Lahiru Thilakarathna @WorkLahiru]

WHO #WON AT THE #Olympics, #China OR #USA ?

There is more to the answer than the Medals count.
Most current comparisons are on medals per million people, unfair.

Let’s look at medals per million people, GDP, GDP Per Capita for a complete picture below.

Congrats all teams!

[Lahiru Thilakarathna @WorkLahiru]

"Ancient Irrigation Works in Ceylon"

I found this book on impressive #Engineering #Technology of ancient #SriLanka in #FAO research library.

They learned from us, and now we learn from them, often for a fee.

Cyclical nature of knowledge creation/transfer, strange but real.