Press Releases
Strengthening Buddhist Heritage Diplomacy: Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Thailand Delivers a Lecture at Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University
The Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to UNESCAP in Bangkok, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, was invited to deliver a lecture on “Guardians of the Dhamma: The Role of Buddhism in Sri Lanka and Anagarika Dharmapala’s Pioneering Efforts to Preserve Buddhagaya” at the Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, one of Thailand’s foremost centres of Buddhist higher education on 17 March 2026.
Ambassador Hosts Ms. Sri Lanka 2025 to Promote Cultural and Creative Collaboration Between Sri Lanka and Thailand
The Ambassador & Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to Thailand, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, recently hosted Ms. Sri Lanka 2025, Prathiba Liyanarachchi, at the Official Residence of the Ambassador in Bangkok. The meeting was attended by members of the Embassy staff and several Sri Lankan ladies residing in Thailand.
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, met with a team of potential investors interested in exploring business opportunities in Sri Lanka. The discussion centered around key potential investment sectors in Sri Lanka with a focus on fostering long term collaboration.
The Embassy and Permanent Mission delivered a comprehensive presentation highlighting the current investment opportunities in Sri Lanka, emphasizing the country’s strategic location, investor-friendly policies and emerging economic potential. The presentation underscored why Sri Lanka remains an attractive destination for foreign investment.
The investors expressed keen interest in exploring energy projects, including renewable energy and power generation, as well as ventures in fertilizer manufacturing, given Sri Lanka’s agricultural sector’s growing demand.
The meeting also included discussions on expanding collaboration in tourism, education, and cultural exchanges, recognizing the synergies between the two countries and the potential to strengthen bilateral ties further.
This meeting reaffirmed the Embassy’s commitment to promoting Sri Lanka as a hub for trade, investment, tourism and cultural collaboration, while supporting initiatives that contribute to sustainable economic growth.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
16th January 2025
Strengthening Buddhist Heritage Diplomacy: Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Thailand Delivers a Lecture at Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University
The Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to UNESCAP in Bangkok, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, was invited to deliver a lecture on “Guardians of the Dhamma: The Role of Buddhism in Sri Lanka and Anagarika Dharmapala’s Pioneering Efforts to Preserve Buddhagaya” at the Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, one of Thailand’s foremost centres of Buddhist higher education on 17 March 2026.
Ambassador Hosts Ms. Sri Lanka 2025 to Promote Cultural and Creative Collaboration Between Sri Lanka and Thailand
The Ambassador & Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to Thailand, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, recently hosted Ms. Sri Lanka 2025, Prathiba Liyanarachchi, at the Official Residence of the Ambassador in Bangkok. The meeting was attended by members of the Embassy staff and several Sri Lankan ladies residing in Thailand.