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Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok Promotes Cultural Diplomacy by Facilitating the Official Invitation of Mrs. World 2025 of Thailand for the Launch of Mrs. Sri Lanka World 2026
Sri Lanka–Thailand Partnership Strengthened through Women Leadership Development Programme for Banking Professionals at AIT Thailand
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Thailand highlighted the growing partnership between Sri Lanka and Thailand in the areas of education, professional development, and capacity building at the Closing Ceremony of the Professional Development Programme on “Women Leadership in the Banking Sector”, held on 27 June 2026 at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand.
Ambassador of Sri Lanka Honoured with the Distinguished Dhamma Award at the Ceremony of the Overseas Dhammaduta Bhikkhus Training Programme in Thailand
The Certificate Conferment Ceremony of the Overseas Dhammaduta Bhikkhus Training Programme Class 32, Dhammaduta Certificate Programme Class 3, and Vipassana Meditation Certificate Programme (International Programme) Class 2 was held on 4 June 2026 at Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, in Thailand. During the ceremony, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to Thailand, H.E. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe was honoured with the Distinguished Dhamma Award in recognition of her contribution and support towards the promotion of Buddhist relations and cooperation.
An official invitation was recently extended to Mrs. World 2025 from Thailand, Ms. Chanita Seedaket Craythorne, inviting her to visit Sri Lanka as the Guest of Honour at the launch ceremony of Mrs. Sri Lanka World 2026.
The invitation was formally handed over to Mrs. World 2025, by the National Director of Mrs. Sri Lanka World and the occasion was graced by the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand, E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, during a meeting held at the Official Residence of the Ambassador and was attended by Ms. Chanita’s spouse and son.
The meeting provided an opportunity to strengthen cultural and people-to-people ties between Sri Lanka and Thailand, while highlighting the growing cooperation and exchanges in the fields of culture, tourism, fashion, and international pageantry.
Ambassador Edirisinghe welcomed the participation of Mrs. World 2025 in the forthcoming launch of Mrs. Sri Lanka World 2026 and underscored the importance of fostering closer ties between Sri Lanka and Thailand through cultural diplomacy and people-to-people exchanges.
During the discussions, National Director Mr. Chandimal Jayasinghe briefed Mrs. World 2025 on the significance of the Mrs. Sri Lanka World pageant and its role in empowering women, promoting cultural values, and showcasing Sri Lanka’s rich heritage on the global stage. Mrs. Chanita graciously accepted the invitation and expressed her appreciation for the warm hospitality extended by the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Thailand.
The visit marks another milestone in strengthening the longstanding friendship between Sri Lanka and Thailand and is expected to further enhance bilateral cooperation in the areas of culture, tourism promotion, and international events.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
28 June 2026
Sri Lanka–Thailand Partnership Strengthened through Women Leadership Development Programme for Banking Professionals at AIT Thailand
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Thailand highlighted the growing partnership between Sri Lanka and Thailand in the areas of education, professional development, and capacity building at the Closing Ceremony of the Professional Development Programme on “Women Leadership in the Banking Sector”, held on 27 June 2026 at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand.
Ambassador of Sri Lanka Honoured with the Distinguished Dhamma Award at the Ceremony of the Overseas Dhammaduta Bhikkhus Training Programme in Thailand
The Certificate Conferment Ceremony of the Overseas Dhammaduta Bhikkhus Training Programme Class 32, Dhammaduta Certificate Programme Class 3, and Vipassana Meditation Certificate Programme (International Programme) Class 2 was held on 4 June 2026 at Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, in Thailand. During the ceremony, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to Thailand, H.E. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe was honoured with the Distinguished Dhamma Award in recognition of her contribution and support towards the promotion of Buddhist relations and cooperation.