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Ambassador of Sri Lanka Meets with Director General of the Department of Foreign Trade of Thailand
Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok Facilitates High-Level Economic Engagements during the Official Visit of Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development to Thailand
The Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development of Sri Lanka, Chathuranga Abeysinghe, undertook an official visit to Thailand to participate in the UNDP Youth Co Lab Summit, held in Bangkok, where policymakers, development partners, entrepreneurs, and youth leaders from across the Asia-Pacific region gathered to discuss innovative solutions for sustainable and inclusive economic development.
Embassy of Sri Lanka and TSLCC Organize Business Forum for Visiting Deputy Ministers with the Business Community in Thailand
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Thailand, in collaboration with the Thai-Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce (TSLCC), successfully organized a Business Forum with the Sri Lankan and Thai business community on 02 July in Bangkok.
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
Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok Facilitates High-Level Economic Engagements during the Official Visit of Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development to Thailand
The Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development of Sri Lanka, Chathuranga Abeysinghe, undertook an official visit to Thailand to participate in the UNDP Youth Co Lab Summit, held in Bangkok, where policymakers, development partners, entrepreneurs, and youth leaders from across the Asia-Pacific region gathered to discuss innovative solutions for sustainable and inclusive economic development.
Embassy of Sri Lanka and TSLCC Organize Business Forum for Visiting Deputy Ministers with the Business Community in Thailand
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Thailand, in collaboration with the Thai-Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce (TSLCC), successfully organized a Business Forum with the Sri Lankan and Thai business community on 02 July in Bangkok.