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Ambassador of Sri Lanka Meets with Director General of the Department of Foreign Trade of Thailand
Sri Lanka and Thailand Discuss Strengthening Labour Cooperation
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, met with the Minister of Labour of Thailand, Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn on 10th March 2025 to discuss strengthening labour cooperation between the two countries. The meeting was held in a spirit of mutual collaboration and reinforced the long-standing bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and Thailand, particularly in the areas of trade, tourism, and labour cooperation.
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.
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, recently met with the Director General of the Department of Foreign Trade of the Ministry of Commerce of Thailand, Arada Fuangtong, to discuss strengthening trade relations between the two nations.
The Department of Foreign Trade of Thailand is a key government agency under the Ministry of Commerce. Its primary mission is to formulate trade policies, negotiate trade agreements and ensure compliance with trade regulations.
During the meeting, Ambassador Edirisinghe expressed appreciation for Thailand’s continued support in fostering trade and investment collaboration.
The Ambassador congratulated Thailand on the successful signing of the Free Trade Agreement with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) on 23 January 2025 in Davos. She emphasized the potential to further enhance bilateral trade ties, particularly with the implementation of the Sri Lanka-Thailand Free Trade Agreement this year.
The discussion also focused on fostering collaboration for trade awareness and business networking sessions to educate businesses in both countries on the benefits and opportunities under the Sri Lanka-Thailand Free Trade Agreement.
The Director General of the Department of Foreign Trade, Arada Fuangtong warmly welcomed the Ambassador and underscored the potential of the Sri Lanka-Thailand FTA in expanding trade and economic cooperation between the two nations.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening trade partnerships and exploring new avenues for collaboration. First Secretary/Head of Chancery, A.W.S. Samanmali and Counsellor (Commercial), Vireshika Bandara also joined the discussion.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
18th February 2025
Sri Lanka and Thailand Discuss Strengthening Labour Cooperation
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, met with the Minister of Labour of Thailand, Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn on 10th March 2025 to discuss strengthening labour cooperation between the two countries. The meeting was held in a spirit of mutual collaboration and reinforced the long-standing bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and Thailand, particularly in the areas of trade, tourism, and labour cooperation.
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.