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Sri Lankan Ambassador Attends Opening Ceremony of Chanthaburi International Gemstone Market Exhibition 2026
The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand, attended the Opening Ceremony of the Chanthaburi International Gemstone Market Exhibition 2026.
The exhibition, held in Chanthaburi, one of Thailand’s renowned centres for the trading, cutting and processing of gemstones, aims to further promote Chanthaburi as a leading international hub for the gemstone and jewellery trade. It also provides an important platform for strengthening trade relations, expanding business networks and facilitating new commercial partnerships between Thailand and international participants.
Sri Lanka and Cambodia Reaffirm Commitment to Strengthening Cooperation in Combating Cybercrime, Human Trafficking and Transnational Organized Crime
As part of her official visit to the Kingdom of Cambodia, the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Cambodia, H.E. E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, paid a courtesy call on H.E. Sar Sokha, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of the Kingdom of Cambodia, at the Ministry of Interior on 04 August 2026. The meeting underscored the shared commitment of Sri Lanka and Cambodia to further strengthening bilateral cooperation in addressing transnational organized crime, combating cyber-enabled fraud and human trafficking, and enhancing consular collaboration.
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Laos, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, recently met with the Minister of Agriculture and Forestry of Laos, Linkham Duangsavanh to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation in the agricultural sector.
During the meeting, Ambassador Edirisinghe shared Sri Lanka’s expertise in agriculture, particularly in the areas of tea, spices and horticulture and explored possibilities for sharing best practices in sustainable agriculture, organic farming, and agro-technology.
The discussion also covered opportunities for technical exchanges, capacity-building programs, and knowledge-sharing initiatives aimed at fostering sustainable and modern agricultural practices. Ambassador Edirisinghe emphasized the potential to enhance bilateral trade in agricultural products, including promoting Ceylon tea in the Lao market.
The Minister of Agriculture and Forestry of Laos expressed his appreciation for Sri Lanka’s commitment to agricultural cooperation and welcomed initiatives aimed at knowledge sharing and capacity building. He noted that Laos is keen to learn from Sri Lanka’s successful experiences in sustainable agriculture and organic farming.
Both sides agreed to continue working closely to strengthen agricultural ties and explore collaborative opportunities that would benefit both countries.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
14th March 2025
Sri Lankan Ambassador Attends Opening Ceremony of Chanthaburi International Gemstone Market Exhibition 2026
The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand, attended the Opening Ceremony of the Chanthaburi International Gemstone Market Exhibition 2026.
The exhibition, held in Chanthaburi, one of Thailand’s renowned centres for the trading, cutting and processing of gemstones, aims to further promote Chanthaburi as a leading international hub for the gemstone and jewellery trade. It also provides an important platform for strengthening trade relations, expanding business networks and facilitating new commercial partnerships between Thailand and international participants.
Sri Lanka and Cambodia Reaffirm Commitment to Strengthening Cooperation in Combating Cybercrime, Human Trafficking and Transnational Organized Crime
As part of her official visit to the Kingdom of Cambodia, the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Cambodia, H.E. E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, paid a courtesy call on H.E. Sar Sokha, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of the Kingdom of Cambodia, at the Ministry of Interior on 04 August 2026. The meeting underscored the shared commitment of Sri Lanka and Cambodia to further strengthening bilateral cooperation in addressing transnational organized crime, combating cyber-enabled fraud and human trafficking, and enhancing consular collaboration.