Press Releases

Situation update on the recent earthquake in Myanmar with tremors felt in Bangkok
Following an earthquake of 7.4 magnitude in Myanmar that caused tremors in Bangkok and other parts of Thailand, the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok is closely monitoring the situation in coordination with Thai authorities.

Strengthening Bilateral Trade and Economic Cooperation between Sri Lanka and Laos
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Laos, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, recently met with the President of the Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LNCCI), Oudet Souvannavong, to discuss opportunities to enhance bilateral trade and economic cooperation between the two countries.

Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Cambodia, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, recently met with the President of the Cambodia Chamber of Commerce, Neak Oknha Kith Meng to discuss avenues for strengthening bilateral trade, investment and economic cooperation between Sri Lanka and Cambodia.
During the meeting, Ambassador Edirisinghe emphasized Sri Lanka’s commitment to deepening economic ties with Cambodia and fostering collaboration in key areas, including tourism, manufacturing, logistics and agriculture. She also emphasized the expanding presence of Sri Lankan businesses in Cambodia, especially in the finance, logistics, IT, and tourism sectors, and pointed out the rising interest among additional IT companies to seek opportunities in the Cambodian market.
The President of the Cambodia Chamber of Commerce expressed his keen interest in enhancing bilateral business interactions and invited a business delegation from Sri Lanka to visit Cambodia. He noted that IT know-how is a crucial factor for Cambodia’s economic advancement and expressed interest in learning from Sri Lanka’s expertise in this area. He announced plans to visit Sri Lanka with a business delegation to explore further cooperation, particularly in the IT sector.
Ambassador Edirisinghe reaffirmed Sri Lanka’s dedication to strengthening economic and commercial partnerships with Cambodia, underscoring the potential for collaboration in the identified key sectors. Both parties agreed on the importance of fostering business exchanges and promoting joint ventures to benefit both countries’ economies.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
14th March 2025
Situation update on the recent earthquake in Myanmar with tremors felt in Bangkok
Following an earthquake of 7.4 magnitude in Myanmar that caused tremors in Bangkok and other parts of Thailand, the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok is closely monitoring the situation in coordination with Thai authorities.
Strengthening Bilateral Trade and Economic Cooperation between Sri Lanka and Laos
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Laos, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, recently met with the President of the Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LNCCI), Oudet Souvannavong, to discuss opportunities to enhance bilateral trade and economic cooperation between the two countries.