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Ambassador of Sri Lanka Meets Director General of Thailand’s Department of Business Development to Discuss Bilateral Economic Collaboration
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.
Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok Hosts “Sri Lanka: Your Next Best Destination”, Tourism Promotional Evening, to Mark the 70th Anniversary of Sri Lanka–Thailand Diplomatic Relations
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau and Sri Lankan Airlines, organized “Sri Lanka: Your Next Best Destination”, Tourism Promotional Evening, on 24 November 2025 at the Avani Riverside Hotel, Bangkok, to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and Thailand.
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, met with the Director General of the Department of Business Development (DBD) under the Ministry of Commerce of Thailand, Auramon Supthaweethum, on 08th April 2025 to explore opportunities for deepening bilateral trade and business cooperation.
The Department of Business Development is a key government agency responsible for regulating, supporting, and promoting business operations in Thailand. Its core functions include the registration of business entities such as sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited companies, and foreign business operations. The DBD also maintains Thailand’s official Business Registration Database and provides essential training, advisory services, and market access tools to support SMEs and startups.
During the meeting, Ambassador Edirisinghe appreciated the long-standing and cordial bilateral relationship between Sri Lanka and Thailand, which is underpinned by shared cultural, religious, and trade ties. She acknowledged Thailand’s pivotal role in promoting regional economic integration and expressed Sri Lanka’s keen interest in deepening economic engagement between the two countries.
In response, Director General Auramon Supthaweethum welcomed the initiative and extended Thailand’s support to Sri Lankan businesses seeking to establish operations in Thailand. She assured that the DBD would facilitate the business registration process for Sri Lankan companies and offered to organize training programmes for Sri Lankan SMEs, focusing on market access, business development, and promotional strategies.
This meeting marks another step forward in enhancing economic collaboration between Sri Lanka and Thailand and reflects the shared commitment to harnessing regional trade opportunities for mutual benefit.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
10th April 2025
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.
Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok Hosts “Sri Lanka: Your Next Best Destination”, Tourism Promotional Evening, to Mark the 70th Anniversary of Sri Lanka–Thailand Diplomatic Relations
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau and Sri Lankan Airlines, organized “Sri Lanka: Your Next Best Destination”, Tourism Promotional Evening, on 24 November 2025 at the Avani Riverside Hotel, Bangkok, to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and Thailand.