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Embassy of Sri Lanka Meets with Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA) to Strengthen Bilateral Tourism Cooperation
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok held two productive meetings with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and the Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA) as part of its ongoing preparations to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and Thailand.
Sri Lanka showcased strong commitment to sustainable financing at the Fifth Session of the Committee on Macroeconomic Policy, Poverty Reduction and Financing for Development held in Bangkok.
The Fifth Session of the Committee on Macroeconomic Policy, Poverty Reduction and Financing for Development was held from 19-21 November 2025 at the Unite Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok. The Session was opened by Ms. Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP). During the opening session, special remarks were made by H.E. Ahmed Mazin, Minister of State for
Finance and Planning of Maldives, Mr. Benjarong Suwankiri, Vice-Minister of Finance of Thailand and the Secretary-General of UNCTAD. The meeting brought together key member States,
including Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Maldives, Republic of Korea, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Türkiye, the United States of America, and Viet Nam, reflecting strong regional engagement in advancing inclusive and sustainable development financing.
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Laos, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, recently met with the President of the Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LNCCI), Oudet Souvannavong, to discuss opportunities to enhance bilateral trade and economic cooperation between the two countries.
During the meeting, Ambassador Edirisinghe emphasized the potential for increased collaboration in key sectors such as agriculture, textiles, tourism, and technology. She proposed the exchange of trade delegations and active participation in trade fairs hosted in Laos to foster greater business connectivity. Additionally, the Ambassador Edirisinghe suggested organizing a Sri Lanka-Laos Business Forum to bring together businesses from both countries to explore joint ventures and partnerships.
President of the LNCCI, Oudet Souvannavong, expressed his keen interest in entering into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a leading chamber of commerce in Sri Lanka to establish a framework for cooperation and facilitate stronger business ties. He highlighted the importance of enhancing connectivity between business communities and creating more opportunities for trade and investment.
Both sides agreed on the importance of fostering closer business collaboration and expressed their commitment to taking practical steps to promote bilateral trade and investment. They also acknowledged the potential to leverage Sri Lanka’s strategic location as a gateway to South Asia and Laos’ growing market opportunities.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
15th March 2025
Embassy of Sri Lanka Meets with Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA) to Strengthen Bilateral Tourism Cooperation
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok held two productive meetings with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and the Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA) as part of its ongoing preparations to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and Thailand.
Sri Lanka showcased strong commitment to sustainable financing at the Fifth Session of the Committee on Macroeconomic Policy, Poverty Reduction and Financing for Development held in Bangkok.
The Fifth Session of the Committee on Macroeconomic Policy, Poverty Reduction and Financing for Development was held from 19-21 November 2025 at the Unite Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok. The Session was opened by Ms. Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP). During the opening session, special remarks were made by H.E. Ahmed Mazin, Minister of State for
Finance and Planning of Maldives, Mr. Benjarong Suwankiri, Vice-Minister of Finance of Thailand and the Secretary-General of UNCTAD. The meeting brought together key member States,
including Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Maldives, Republic of Korea, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Türkiye, the United States of America, and Viet Nam, reflecting strong regional engagement in advancing inclusive and sustainable development financing.