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Ambassador and Permanent Representative Wijayanthi Edirisinghe attends Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) Board of Trustees Meeting
Sri Lanka Pavilion Shines at the 70th Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka inaugurated the Sri Lanka Pavilion at the prestigious 70th Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair on 09 September 2024. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce of Thailand, Vuttikrai Leewiraphan, officially inaugurated the Sri Lanka Pavilion, marking a significant milestone in the collaboration between Sri Lanka and Thailand in the gems and jewellery sector.
Ambassador of Sri Lanka Meets President of Thai Travel Agents Association to Strengthen Tourism Ties
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand Wijayanthi Edirisinghe met with Mr. Charoen Wangananont, President of the Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA) recently to discuss on enhancing tourism collaboration between the two countries.
Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka Wijayanthi Edirisinghe honored to participate in the Board of Trustees Meeting and Presidential Handover Ceremony at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) held on 22nd August 2024 in Bangkok. A warm welcome was extended by the President and the Board of Trustees of AIT to Ambassador Wijayanthi Edirisinghe attended first time. The Head of Chancery, A.W.S. Samanmali also joined the Board of Trustees Meeting from the Mission.
The Board of Trustees Meeting brought together distinguished members to discuss the strategic direction and future initiatives of the Institute. Ambassador Edirisinghe, known for her commitment to advancing educational collaboration and international development, contributed valuable insights during the discussions. In her remarks, Ambassador Edirisinghe also emphasized the importance of educational institutions like AIT in bridging cultural and intellectual gaps, and she expressed her eagerness for future collaborative projects that would benefit both Sri Lanka and AIT.
AIT is the leading University of Thailand established since 1959 and has been collaborating with the Sri Lankan Education sector including MoUs between the Ministry of Higher Education, University Grant Commission and University of Vocational Technology of Sri Lanka and granting more than 20 scholarships for Sri Lankan students annually. Sri Lanka is one of the members of the AIT Board of Trustee since year 1977.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
27.08.2024
Sri Lanka Pavilion Shines at the 70th Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka inaugurated the Sri Lanka Pavilion at the prestigious 70th Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair on 09 September 2024. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce of Thailand, Vuttikrai Leewiraphan, officially inaugurated the Sri Lanka Pavilion, marking a significant milestone in the collaboration between Sri Lanka and Thailand in the gems and jewellery sector.
Ambassador of Sri Lanka Meets President of Thai Travel Agents Association to Strengthen Tourism Ties
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand Wijayanthi Edirisinghe met with Mr. Charoen Wangananont, President of the Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA) recently to discuss on enhancing tourism collaboration between the two countries.