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Ambassador Wijayanthi Edirisinghe presents the Letter of Credence to the President Thongloun Sisoulith of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic in Vientiane
Sri Lanka Embassy Advances Trade Collaboration: Maliban and CP Group hold Follow-Up Business Meeting in Bangkok
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Thailand successfully facilitated a high-level business meeting between Maliban Biscuit Manufactories Ltd., Sri Lanka and Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited (CPF), a core subsidiary of Thailand’s CP Group, on 22 July 2025 in Bangkok.
Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka Explores Collaboration with Chitralada Technology Institute of Thailand
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand and Permanent Representative to the UNESCAP, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, paid a visit to the Chitralada Technology Institute (CDTI) in Bangkok, following an invitation extended by Associate Professor Khunying Sumonta Promboon, President of Chitralada Technology Institute.
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Lao PDR, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe presented the Letter of Credence to President of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Thongloun Sisoulith, at a formal ceremony at eth Presidential Palace on March 4, 2025, in Vientiane.
During the credential presentation, Ambassador Edirisinghe conveyed warm greetings from President of Sri Lanka Anura Kumara Dissanayake, and reiterated the longstanding and friendly ties between Sri Lanka and Lao PDR. This year marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two nations, reflecting six decades of close cooperation in diplomacy, trade, and cultural exchanges.
President Thongloun Sisoulith expressed best wishes to the President and the Government and also to the people of Sri Lanka. He welcomed and congratulated Ambassador Edirisinghe on her new appointment and expressed confidence that her diplomatic expertise and experience would contribute significantly to strengthening the friendship and cooperation between the two countries. He recalled his visit to Sri Lanka and emphasized the importance of advancing bilateral relations through high-level exchanges, economic-commercial cooperation, investment opportunities, and other areas of mutual interest.
Ambassador Edirisinghe expressed her deep appreciation to President Thongloun Sisoulith and the Government of Lao PDR for the warm reception and hospitality extended to her. She reaffirmed her commitment to furthering the friendly ties between Sri Lanka and Lao PDR, ensuring tangible benefits for both nations and their peoples.
The credential ceremony also witnessed the presentation of credentials by twelve other newly appointed Ambassadors to Lao PDR.
The Embassy of Sri Lanka remains dedicated to fostering and strengthening bilateral relations, promoting economic and trade collaboration, and enhancing cultural and people- to-people ties between Sri Lanka and Lao PDR.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
09.03.2025
Sri Lanka Embassy Advances Trade Collaboration: Maliban and CP Group hold Follow-Up Business Meeting in Bangkok
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Thailand successfully facilitated a high-level business meeting between Maliban Biscuit Manufactories Ltd., Sri Lanka and Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited (CPF), a core subsidiary of Thailand’s CP Group, on 22 July 2025 in Bangkok.
Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka Explores Collaboration with Chitralada Technology Institute of Thailand
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand and Permanent Representative to the UNESCAP, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, paid a visit to the Chitralada Technology Institute (CDTI) in Bangkok, following an invitation extended by Associate Professor Khunying Sumonta Promboon, President of Chitralada Technology Institute.