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Sri Lanka and Thailand to Strengthen Labour Cooperation with Signing of Landmark Agreements
Sri Lanka and Thailand further strengthened bilateral cooperation in the field of labour with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Labour Cooperation and a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) on the Employment of Sri Lankan Workers in Thailand today, 14 September 2026, in Bangkok.
“Gem Sri Lanka 2027” Launch Strengthens Sri Lanka – Thailand Gem and Jewellery Cooperation
The Gem Sri Lanka 2027 was unveiled in Bangkok on 06 September 2026, bringing together key stakeholders to promote Sri Lanka’s gem and jewellery industry ahead of its fourth edition in January 2027. The launch was organised by the Ceylon Gem & Jewellery Traders Association (CGJTA).
Minister of Environment Nazeer Ahamed led the Sri Lanka delegation to the 79th commission of UNESCAP held at the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, (UNESCAP)in Bangkok and delivered the keynote speech at the side event ‘Connecting Local, National and Regional Strategies to Achieve Carbon Neutrality in Asia and the Pacific’ and made country statement at the Special Session on ‘Catalyzing Climate Finance and Investment’.
Ambassador of Sri Lanka and Permanent Representative to the UNESCAP, C.A. Chaminda I Colonne, was a Vice Chair of 79th Commission. Senior Advisor to the President on Climate Change, Ruwan Wijewardene, Director General of the Sustainable Development Council, Chamindry Saparamadu, Advisor to Hon. Minister of Environment Samantha Abeywickreme, First Secretary A.W.S. Samanmali, First Secretary (Commercial) Vireshika Bandara and Director (Environment Planning and Economics) of the Ministry of Environment K.N.N Vidyalankara were included in the delegation.
Sri Lanka and Thailand to Strengthen Labour Cooperation with Signing of Landmark Agreements
Sri Lanka and Thailand further strengthened bilateral cooperation in the field of labour with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Labour Cooperation and a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) on the Employment of Sri Lankan Workers in Thailand today, 14 September 2026, in Bangkok.
“Gem Sri Lanka 2027” Launch Strengthens Sri Lanka – Thailand Gem and Jewellery Cooperation
The Gem Sri Lanka 2027 was unveiled in Bangkok on 06 September 2026, bringing together key stakeholders to promote Sri Lanka’s gem and jewellery industry ahead of its fourth edition in January 2027. The launch was organised by the Ceylon Gem & Jewellery Traders Association (CGJTA).