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Ambassador-designate of Sri Lanka to Thailand Wijayanthi Edirisinghe presented open copies to the Director General of Protocol, Chakkrid Krachaiwong
Defence Services Command and Staff College Delegation concluded a successful visit to Thailand on International Collaboration Study tour
A delegation from the Sri Lanka Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) consists of 33 members, recently concluded a successful visit to Thailand, aimed at strengthening defense cooperation and enhancing mutual understanding between the two nations.
Ambassador and Permanent Representative Wijayanthi Edirisinghe attends Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) Board of Trustees Meeting
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.
On 16th August 2024, Ambassador-designate of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Thailand and the Permanent Representative to United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia & Pacific (UNESCAP), Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, formally presented open copies of the Letters of Credence, Letter of Recall and the written Speech to His Majesty the King of Thailand. These were received by the Director General of Protocol, Chakkrid Krachaiwong, at the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bangkok.
During the official rendezvous, Ambassador-Designate Edirisinghe expressed her eagerness to enhance the robust and concrete ties that exist between Sri Lanka and Thailand. The discussions focused on various themes of mutual interest, including commerce, investment, cultural exchanges and regional interface.
In her remarks, Ambassador-Designate Edirisinghe even highlighted the paramountcy of the shared values and historical homogeneity. and articulated her commitment to advancing the partnership through collaborative efforts and strategic dialogue.
The Ambassador-Designate extended her gratitude to the Royal Thai Government for the assistance rendered to the Sri Lankan victims of trafficking who are being repatriated to Sri Lanka.
Director General of Protocol, Chakkrid Krachaiwong, greeted Ambassador-Designate Edirisinghe to Thailand and demonstrated Thailand’s readiness to support Sri Lanka. He went on to record his appreciation to the Government of Sri Lanka for the warm hospitality extended during the official visit by Prime Minister in February 2024. The Director General emphasized the essence of sustained cooperation and the potential for reinforcing the bilateral equation.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
19 August 2024
Defence Services Command and Staff College Delegation concluded a successful visit to Thailand on International Collaboration Study tour
A delegation from the Sri Lanka Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) consists of 33 members, recently concluded a successful visit to Thailand, aimed at strengthening defense cooperation and enhancing mutual understanding between the two nations.
Ambassador and Permanent Representative Wijayanthi Edirisinghe attends Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) Board of Trustees Meeting
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.
