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Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand interacts with the Thai-Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce to Strengthen Bilateral Economic Ties
Embassy and permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok Commemorates the 78th Anniversary of Independence
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok commemorated the 78th Anniversary of the Independence of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka with an official ceremony held on 4 February 2026 at the Residence of the Ambassador, with the participation of members of the Sri Lankan community, distinguished guests, representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand and members of the diplomatic corps.
Pirith Chanting Ceremony held in Bangkok Marks Sri Lanka’s 78th Independence Anniversary and invokes blessing for peace, resilience and friendship
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok held a solemn Pirith chanting ceremony on 03 February 2026 at the Official Residence of the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand, to commemorate the 78th Anniversary of the Independence of Sri Lanka. The ceremony was organized under the guidance of H E Wijayanthi Edirisighe, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to Thailand and was arranged by the officials of the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok.
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand Wijayanthi Edirisinghe held a fruitful interaction with the Executive Committee of the Thai-Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce on 22nd August 2024 to explore avenues for enhancing bilateral trade and economic cooperation between Sri Lanka and Thailand.
During the meeting, Ambassador Edirisinghe emphasized the strong and longstanding ties between the two nations, highlighting the potential for increased collaboration in key sectors such as trade, investment and tourism. She discussed the importance of leveraging the Chamber’s role in facilitating business partnerships and fostering greater economic integration between Sri Lankan and Thai enterprises.
President of the Thai-Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce expressed his enthusiasm for deepening economic relations and discussed various initiatives that the Chamber is undertaking to support business activities between the two countries.
During the interaction, an overview of the economic relations between Sri Lanka and Thailand and Sri Lanka-Thailand Free Trade Agreement was presented by Counsellor (Commercial) Vireshika Bandara to the Executive Committee of the Thai-Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce. First Secretary/Head of Chancery A.W.S. Samanmali and Attaché Anjana Ileperuma of the Mission also attended.
The meeting was concluded with a mutual agreement to continue working closely to achieve shared goals and to organize future events that will further enhance economic ties. Both Embassy and the Chamber acknowledged the importance of sustained dialogue and cooperation in driving growth and prosperity.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
26th August 2024
Embassy and permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok Commemorates the 78th Anniversary of Independence
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok commemorated the 78th Anniversary of the Independence of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka with an official ceremony held on 4 February 2026 at the Residence of the Ambassador, with the participation of members of the Sri Lankan community, distinguished guests, representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand and members of the diplomatic corps.
Pirith Chanting Ceremony held in Bangkok Marks Sri Lanka’s 78th Independence Anniversary and invokes blessing for peace, resilience and friendship
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok held a solemn Pirith chanting ceremony on 03 February 2026 at the Official Residence of the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand, to commemorate the 78th Anniversary of the Independence of Sri Lanka. The ceremony was organized under the guidance of H E Wijayanthi Edirisighe, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to Thailand and was arranged by the officials of the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok.