Press Releases
Ambassador of Sri Lanka Discusses Investment Opportunities with Colombo Port City Representatives in Bangkok
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 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 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.