Situation update on the recent earthquake in Myanmar with tremors felt in Bangkok
Following an earthquake of 7.4 magnitude in Myanmar that caused tremors in Bangkok and other parts of Thailand, the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok is closely monitoring the situation in coordination with Thai authorities.
Strengthening Bilateral Trade and Economic Cooperation between Sri Lanka and Laos
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Laos, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, recently met with the President of the Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LNCCI), Oudet Souvannavong, to discuss opportunities to enhance bilateral trade and economic cooperation between the two countries.
Ambassador (designate) to Thailand C.A. Chaminda I. Colonne called on Director General Chittipat Tongprasroeth of the Department of Protocol of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand on 03rd March 2021 and presented open copy of the Letter of Credence in order to request a Royal Audience with His Majesty the King Maha Vajiralongkorn of Thailand.
While congratulating the Ambassador (designate), Director General Chittipat reassured his government’s fullest cooperation during her tenure of office. Both recalled excellent bilateral relations enjoyed for many centuries.
Ambassador (designate) conveyed the best wishes of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to the Government of Thailand and emphasized the importance of strengthening Economic Diplomacy while furthering already existing cultural ties.
Among other, they discussed included enhancing cooperation with Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA), investment promotions etc.
Ambassador (designate) was accompanied by First Secretary Poornima Gunasekera of the Embassy.
Embassy of Sri Lanka
Bangkok, Thailand
04th March 2021
