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Ambassador of Sri Lanka Participates in the 15th Celebration of Silk: Thai Silk Road to the World
The Ambassador of Sri Lanka & Permanent Representative to Thailand, E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe represented in the 15th Celebration of Silk: Thai Silk Road to the World, held at the Royal Thai Navy Convention Hall in Bangkok, together with her spouse and two daughters. The family proudly showcased costumes inspired by traditional Sri Lankan attire and crafted from Thai silk by students of Nakhon Pathom Rajabhat University, highlighting the rich cultural heritage of Sri Lanka through a creative fusion with Thailand’s renowned silk craftsmanship.
Sri Lanka Illuminate Bangkok with the Spirit of Vesak at Historic Wat Pho
In a solemn and spiritually uplifting celebration of the International Day of Vesak 2026, the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka together with the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Nepal in Bangkok jointly hosted a special commemorative event on 28 May 2026 at the iconic Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram Rajwaramahawihan (Wat Pho), one of Thailand’s most sacred and historically significant Buddhist temples.
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Laos, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, recently met with the Minister of Agriculture and Forestry of Laos, Linkham Duangsavanh to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation in the agricultural sector.
During the meeting, Ambassador Edirisinghe shared Sri Lanka’s expertise in agriculture, particularly in the areas of tea, spices and horticulture and explored possibilities for sharing best practices in sustainable agriculture, organic farming, and agro-technology.
The discussion also covered opportunities for technical exchanges, capacity-building programs, and knowledge-sharing initiatives aimed at fostering sustainable and modern agricultural practices. Ambassador Edirisinghe emphasized the potential to enhance bilateral trade in agricultural products, including promoting Ceylon tea in the Lao market.
The Minister of Agriculture and Forestry of Laos expressed his appreciation for Sri Lanka’s commitment to agricultural cooperation and welcomed initiatives aimed at knowledge sharing and capacity building. He noted that Laos is keen to learn from Sri Lanka’s successful experiences in sustainable agriculture and organic farming.
Both sides agreed to continue working closely to strengthen agricultural ties and explore collaborative opportunities that would benefit both countries.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
14th March 2025
Ambassador of Sri Lanka Participates in the 15th Celebration of Silk: Thai Silk Road to the World
The Ambassador of Sri Lanka & Permanent Representative to Thailand, E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe represented in the 15th Celebration of Silk: Thai Silk Road to the World, held at the Royal Thai Navy Convention Hall in Bangkok, together with her spouse and two daughters. The family proudly showcased costumes inspired by traditional Sri Lankan attire and crafted from Thai silk by students of Nakhon Pathom Rajabhat University, highlighting the rich cultural heritage of Sri Lanka through a creative fusion with Thailand’s renowned silk craftsmanship.
Sri Lanka Illuminate Bangkok with the Spirit of Vesak at Historic Wat Pho
In a solemn and spiritually uplifting celebration of the International Day of Vesak 2026, the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka together with the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Nepal in Bangkok jointly hosted a special commemorative event on 28 May 2026 at the iconic Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram Rajwaramahawihan (Wat Pho), one of Thailand’s most sacred and historically significant Buddhist temples.