Press Releases
Ambassador Wijayanthi Edirisinghe presents the Letter of Credence to the His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneath Norodom Sihamoni, King of Cambodia
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.
The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Cambodia E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, presented her Letter of Credence to His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneath Norodom Sihamoni, King of Cambodia, at a solemn ceremony on 24th February 2025 held at the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh.
During the Royal Audience, Ambassador Edirisinghe conveyed warm greetings and best wishes from the President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to His Majesty the King. She reaffirmed Sri Lanka’s commitment to strengthening the longstanding bonds of friendship and cooperation between the two nations. The King, in response, extended his felicitations to President Dissanayake and expressed confidence in further deepening bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and Cambodia.
Ambassador Edirisinghe expressed her eagerness to work collaboratively on mutual interests, including trade, investments, cultural exchange, and sustainable development. She highlighted the importance of continued dialogue and cooperation in addressing regional challenges and promoting peace and stability.
Ambassador Edisirisinghe reiterated the commitment of Sri Lanka to nurturing its relationship with Cambodia a key partner in the region. As both nations look to the future, the foundation of friendship and cooperation remains steadfast. Ambassador presented a “Punkalasa” traditional grain vase to the King during the Royal Audience.
The visit of Ambassador Wijayanthi Edirisinghe to Cambodia marks a significant step in further strengthening the friendly and cooperative relations between Sri Lanka and Cambodia, reinforcing shared commitment to mutual growth and development.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok, Thailand
26th February 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.