Press Releases
Ambassador of Sri Lanka Meets with Key Representatives of Advantis Leo Thailand
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 recently met with the CEO of Advantis Leo Thailand, Randika Perera to discuss Advantis Leo Thailand’s plans for regional expansion with a focus on exploring collaborative opportunities.
Advantis Leo Thailand, a strategic collaboration between Hayleys Advantis Limited and LEO Global Logistics PCL, is a prominent provider of integrated logistics and marine solutions in Thailand and the CLM region (Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar). With a state-of-the-art distribution center and warehouse established in Bang Plee last year, the company plans to expand its business further into Cambodia and Laos.
During the meeting, Ambassador Edirisinghe offered the Embassy’s support in assisting with these expansion efforts. She also emphasized the Embassy’s commitment to promoting the development of Sri Lanka’s logistics and services sector and highlighted the importance of fostering stronger ties between the two countries in the transportation and logistics industries. General Manager of Operational Excellence at Advantis Leo Thailand, Tissa Fernando and Counsellor (Commercial) of the Embassy, Vireshika Bandara also joined the discussion.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
01st October 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.