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Ambassador of Sri Lanka Meets with Key Representatives of Advantis Leo Thailand
Ambassador & Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka attends 8th South and South-West Asia Forum on Sustainable Development in New Delhi
The Eighth South and South-West Asia Forum on Sustainable Development has taken place in New Delhi, India from 11th to 12th November 2024, co-hosted by the NITI Aayog of the Government of India and Economic and Social Commission for Asia and Pacific (ESCAP), in collaboration with the UN Resident Coordinator, with a strong call for renewed commitment, accelerated efforts and innovative solutions to meet development ambitions. The Ambassador & Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka in Bangkok, E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe was invited to attend the forum.
Promoting Buddhist Religious Tourism: Sri Lanka and Thailand Collaborate on ‘Solosmastana’ Documentary
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok, in collaboration with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and the Public Broadcasting Service of Thailand (Thai PBS), are producing a documentary on ‘Solosmastana’, featuring the 16 sacred religious sites of Sri Lanka. This initiative aims to strengthen Buddhist religious tourism between the two nations, highlighting shared cultural and spiritual heritage.
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
Ambassador & Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka attends 8th South and South-West Asia Forum on Sustainable Development in New Delhi
The Eighth South and South-West Asia Forum on Sustainable Development has taken place in New Delhi, India from 11th to 12th November 2024, co-hosted by the NITI Aayog of the Government of India and Economic and Social Commission for Asia and Pacific (ESCAP), in collaboration with the UN Resident Coordinator, with a strong call for renewed commitment, accelerated efforts and innovative solutions to meet development ambitions. The Ambassador & Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka in Bangkok, E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe was invited to attend the forum.
Promoting Buddhist Religious Tourism: Sri Lanka and Thailand Collaborate on ‘Solosmastana’ Documentary
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok, in collaboration with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and the Public Broadcasting Service of Thailand (Thai PBS), are producing a documentary on ‘Solosmastana’, featuring the 16 sacred religious sites of Sri Lanka. This initiative aims to strengthen Buddhist religious tourism between the two nations, highlighting shared cultural and spiritual heritage.
