Press Releases
Sri Lanka and Thailand Strengthen Educational Ties During Ministerial Visit
As part of his official visit to Thailand, Hon. Dr. Upali Pannilage, Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment of Sri Lanka, led a delegation to meet with Associate Professor Khunying Sumonta Promboon, President and the academic staff of the Chitralada Technology Institute, on 22 April 2026.
82nd Session of ESCAP Concludes with Strong Regional Commitments: Sri Lanka Highlights Active Engagement
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok, Thailand, Sri Lanka actively participated in the 82nd Session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, held from 20 to 24 April 2026, reaffirming its commitment to advancing inclusive, resilient, and sustainable development across the Asia-Pacific region.
Ambassador-designate Wijayanthi Edirisinghe engaged in a discussion recently, with representatives from Azend Technologies Pvt Ltd., a Sri Lankan IT and software consulting firm, to explore opportunities for expanding their global footprint into Thailand. The discussions centered on leveraging Thailand’s robust agricultural sector, recognizing the potential for growth in the Agritech domain and funding opportunities and seeking potential for Sri Lanka’s IT sector development.
Azend Technologies, by entering the Thai market, aims to tap into Thailand’s strong agricultural base by bringing innovative IT solutions to enhance productivity and efficiency in the sector. This collaboration aligns with the broader goal of promoting the Sri Lankan IT sector in international markets, contributing to economic growth and technological advancement.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
20th August 2024
Sri Lanka and Thailand Strengthen Educational Ties During Ministerial Visit
As part of his official visit to Thailand, Hon. Dr. Upali Pannilage, Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment of Sri Lanka, led a delegation to meet with Associate Professor Khunying Sumonta Promboon, President and the academic staff of the Chitralada Technology Institute, on 22 April 2026.
82nd Session of ESCAP Concludes with Strong Regional Commitments: Sri Lanka Highlights Active Engagement
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok, Thailand, Sri Lanka actively participated in the 82nd Session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, held from 20 to 24 April 2026, reaffirming its commitment to advancing inclusive, resilient, and sustainable development across the Asia-Pacific region.