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Ambassador of Sri Lanka Discusses Investment Opportunities with Colombo Port City Representatives in Bangkok
Sri Lankan Samaneri Selected for Prestigious Residential Education Scholarship Programme in Thailand to Mark 70 Years of Diplomatic Relations
A Residential Education Scholarship Project for Samaneris/Bhikkhunis/Silmathas has been launched to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and Thailand, reflecting the deep-rooted and enduring Buddhist ties between the two nations.
Sri Lanka Glows on the Global Stage at the 14th Celebration of Thai Silk
Sri Lanka added colour to Thailand’s most anticipated fashion and cultural showcase, the 14th Celebration of Silk: Thai Silk Road to the World, held on 21 June 2025 at the Royal Thai Navy Convention Hall in Bangkok.
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, hosted a meeting with senior representatives from Colombo Port City, marking an important step towards strengthening investment and business relations between Sri Lanka and Thailand.
The Colombo Port City delegation included Regional Head of Investment Promotion (Asia and Pacific) for Port City Colombo Special Economic Zone, Sarayut Lekplipol, Director of Industry Investment at CHEC Port City Colombo Pvt Ltd, Shi Mingguang, and Manager of Business Development for Investment Promotion and Marketing at CHEC Port City Colombo Pvt Ltd, Michael Hu.
The delegation outlined Colombo Port City’s vision to position itself as a premier hub for regional offices and trading offices. As part of this initiative, they proposed a high level investment summit specifically designed to attract secondary investments from companies in Thailand. They requested the Embassy’s assistance to facilitate engagement with prominent Thai chambers and trade associations, inviting their members to participate in this event.
Ambassador Edirisinghe underscored the Embassy’s commitment to facilitating these initiatives, emphasizing the strategic role of Port City Colombo as a gateway for regional investment in South Asia. Both sides agreed to maintain close collaboration to foster stronger economic ties and unlock new business opportunities between Sri Lanka and Thailand.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
12th November 2024
Sri Lankan Samaneri Selected for Prestigious Residential Education Scholarship Programme in Thailand to Mark 70 Years of Diplomatic Relations
A Residential Education Scholarship Project for Samaneris/Bhikkhunis/Silmathas has been launched to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and Thailand, reflecting the deep-rooted and enduring Buddhist ties between the two nations.
Sri Lanka Glows on the Global Stage at the 14th Celebration of Thai Silk
Sri Lanka added colour to Thailand’s most anticipated fashion and cultural showcase, the 14th Celebration of Silk: Thai Silk Road to the World, held on 21 June 2025 at the Royal Thai Navy Convention Hall in Bangkok.