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Ambassador of Sri Lanka in Thailand meets Executive Committee of the Thai-Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce to discuss 2025-2027 strategic plan

Ambassador of Sri Lanka meets Thai Minister of Labour to discuss Labour Cooperation
The Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to Thailand, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, met with the Minister of Labour of Thailand, Pongkawin Jungrungruangkit, at the Ministry of Labour in Bangkok to explore the potential recruitment of Sri Lankan workers to Thailand.

Sri Lanka and Thailand Bolster Defence Cooperation Through Officer-Level Engagement
A 21-member delegation from the Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) of Sri Lanka, led by Captain S.K. Vidanage, USP, psc, GR of the Sri Lanka Navy, is currently undertaking a study tour in Thailand from 28 July to 8 August 2025.

Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand, Mrs. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, recently had a meeting with the Executive Committee of the Thai–Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce (TSLCC) to discuss the strategic plan for the period from 2025 -2027 of the TSLCC, at the Embassy premises in Bangkok.
The meeting served as a valuable platform to engage with the TSLCC leadership and discuss recent developments, upcoming initiatives, and areas of collaboration. The Chamber’s draft activity plan was reviewed, with a particular focus on strengthening joint efforts in trade, investment, and cultural promotion. Notably, potential avenues for collaboration on the forthcoming Tea Promotional Event, aimed at promoting Ceylon Tea in the Thai market and across the broader East Asia region, tourism promotional activities and Bangkok Gem & Jewellery Fair, were discussed.
Ambassador Edirisinghe reaffirmed the Embassy’s strong commitment to working closely with TSLCC to further enhance Sri Lanka–Thailand bilateral trade relations.
The Thai–Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce (TSLCC) was represented by Mr. Dilan Samarakoon, President and the members of the Executive Committee and Ms. Shiwanthi Abeyrathne, Minister Counsellor (Commercial) of the Embassy also attended the meeting.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
14th July 2025
Ambassador of Sri Lanka meets Thai Minister of Labour to discuss Labour Cooperation
The Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to Thailand, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, met with the Minister of Labour of Thailand, Pongkawin Jungrungruangkit, at the Ministry of Labour in Bangkok to explore the potential recruitment of Sri Lankan workers to Thailand.
Sri Lanka and Thailand Bolster Defence Cooperation Through Officer-Level Engagement
A 21-member delegation from the Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) of Sri Lanka, led by Captain S.K. Vidanage, USP, psc, GR of the Sri Lanka Navy, is currently undertaking a study tour in Thailand from 28 July to 8 August 2025.