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Ambassador of Sri Lanka Meets Director General of Thailand’s Department of Business Development to Discuss Bilateral Economic Collaboration
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.
Sri Lanka’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to UNESCAP Chairs 421st Session of the ACPR in Bangkok
The Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to Thailand, E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, participated in the 421st Session of the Advisory Committee of Permanent Representatives (ACPR) held at the United Nations premises in Bangkok. The Ambassador was invited to chair the final ACPR session of the year, reflecting Sri Lanka’s active and constructive engagement with the UN system in the region.
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, met with the Director General of the Department of Business Development (DBD) under the Ministry of Commerce of Thailand, Auramon Supthaweethum, on 08th April 2025 to explore opportunities for deepening bilateral trade and business cooperation.
The Department of Business Development is a key government agency responsible for regulating, supporting, and promoting business operations in Thailand. Its core functions include the registration of business entities such as sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited companies, and foreign business operations. The DBD also maintains Thailand’s official Business Registration Database and provides essential training, advisory services, and market access tools to support SMEs and startups.
During the meeting, Ambassador Edirisinghe appreciated the long-standing and cordial bilateral relationship between Sri Lanka and Thailand, which is underpinned by shared cultural, religious, and trade ties. She acknowledged Thailand’s pivotal role in promoting regional economic integration and expressed Sri Lanka’s keen interest in deepening economic engagement between the two countries.
In response, Director General Auramon Supthaweethum welcomed the initiative and extended Thailand’s support to Sri Lankan businesses seeking to establish operations in Thailand. She assured that the DBD would facilitate the business registration process for Sri Lankan companies and offered to organize training programmes for Sri Lankan SMEs, focusing on market access, business development, and promotional strategies.
This meeting marks another step forward in enhancing economic collaboration between Sri Lanka and Thailand and reflects the shared commitment to harnessing regional trade opportunities for mutual benefit.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
10th April 2025
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.
Sri Lanka’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to UNESCAP Chairs 421st Session of the ACPR in Bangkok
The Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to Thailand, E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, participated in the 421st Session of the Advisory Committee of Permanent Representatives (ACPR) held at the United Nations premises in Bangkok. The Ambassador was invited to chair the final ACPR session of the year, reflecting Sri Lanka’s active and constructive engagement with the UN system in the region.