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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
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok Formally Commences Official Duties for the Year 2026
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok, Thailand ceremonially commenced work for the year 2026 on 02 January, in keeping with government directives on the commencement of duties of public institutions for the New Year.
Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok Participates in the International Conference on the Global Partnership against Online Scams in Bangkok
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, in partnership with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), successfully co-hosted the International Conference on the Global Partnership against Online Scams in Bangkok, Thailand. The Conference aimed to strengthen and complement ongoing regional and international efforts to combat online scams and to enhance global cooperation to address existing operational gaps in tackling this complex form of transnational crime. The event brought together over 300 participants from 60 countries, including ministerial-level representatives, senior officials, international organizations, the private sector, and civil society.
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
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok Formally Commences Official Duties for the Year 2026
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok, Thailand ceremonially commenced work for the year 2026 on 02 January, in keeping with government directives on the commencement of duties of public institutions for the New Year.
Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok Participates in the International Conference on the Global Partnership against Online Scams in Bangkok
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, in partnership with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), successfully co-hosted the International Conference on the Global Partnership against Online Scams in Bangkok, Thailand. The Conference aimed to strengthen and complement ongoing regional and international efforts to combat online scams and to enhance global cooperation to address existing operational gaps in tackling this complex form of transnational crime. The event brought together over 300 participants from 60 countries, including ministerial-level representatives, senior officials, international organizations, the private sector, and civil society.