Sri Lanka and Lao PDR Strengthen Cultural and Tourism Cooperation
The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand, concurrently accredited to Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR), Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, met with the Minister of Information, Culture, and Tourism of Lao PDR Suanesavanh Vignaket, in Vientiane. The meeting underscored the strong cultural and diplomatic ties between Sri Lanka and Lao PDR, particularly in the realms of Theravāda Buddhism, tourism, and cultural cooperation.
Sri Lankan Executive MBA Delegation Visits the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Thailand
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Thailand hosted a delegation from the Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM) of Sri Lanka as part of their Executive Masters of Business Administration (EMBA) exposure programme on 02nd March 2025. The visit aimed to provide participants with valuable insights into the Embassy’s work, particularly in the areas of economic diplomacy.
Mr. Upul Dharmadasa, Chairman of Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka has issued a statement for all airlines as follows,
Airlines are hereby informed that the maximum permitted transit time at BIA for any passenger transiting via BIA should strictly be not more than 12 hours.The concerned passenger must strictly have a confirmed onward connection out of BIA to an onward destination.
The Government of Sri Lanka invites all airlines to service Sri Lanka Airports BIA,MRIA,JIA and RMA upon lifting of the restrictions.Therefore please communicate the same to your head offices.
All other previous instructions issued by the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka which are not amended by the above will continue to be applicable