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Minister of Health and Mass Media of Sri Lanka Participates in the 20th Asia Media Summit in Siem Reap, Cambodia
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok facilitated the official visit of Minister of Health and Mass Media of Sri Lanka Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, to participate in the 20th Asia Media Summit held in Siem Reap, Cambodia on 23 July 2025.

Sri Lanka Signs Landmark Agreement with ESCAP-CSAM to Enhance Agricultural Machinery Standards
The Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI) and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), through its Centre for Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization (CSAM), signed a landmark Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) during a special ceremony held at CIAME Asia 2025 – Thailand International Agricultural Machinery Exhibition on 23 July 2025 in Bangkok.

Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Laos, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, recently met with the Deputy Minister of Industry and Commerce of Laos, Manothong Vongxai, to discuss avenues for enhancing bilateral trade and economic cooperation between Sri Lanka and Laos.
During the meeting, Ambassador Edirisinghe emphasized the potential to strengthen economic ties between the two countries and outlined key sectors for collaboration, including agriculture, textiles, tourism, and technology. She highlighted Sri Lanka’s strategic location as a gateway to South Asia and its investor-friendly policies, making it an ideal partner for trade and investment.
Ambassador Edirisinghe proposed several initiatives to deepen economic engagement, including the exchange of trade delegations and participation in trade fairs in Laos. She also suggested organizing a Sri Lanka-Laos Business Forum to facilitate connections between businesses from both countries and encourage collaboration in key sectors.
The Deputy Minister of Industry and Commerce of Laos expressed his appreciation for Sri Lanka’s commitment to enhancing bilateral trade and welcomed the initiatives proposed by Ambassador Edirisinghe. He acknowledged the potential for increased collaboration in agriculture, textiles, and tourism.
Both parties agreed on the importance of continuing dialogue and building stronger economic partnerships through joint initiatives.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
14th March 2025
Minister of Health and Mass Media of Sri Lanka Participates in the 20th Asia Media Summit in Siem Reap, Cambodia
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok facilitated the official visit of Minister of Health and Mass Media of Sri Lanka Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, to participate in the 20th Asia Media Summit held in Siem Reap, Cambodia on 23 July 2025.
Sri Lanka Signs Landmark Agreement with ESCAP-CSAM to Enhance Agricultural Machinery Standards
The Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI) and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), through its Centre for Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization (CSAM), signed a landmark Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) during a special ceremony held at CIAME Asia 2025 – Thailand International Agricultural Machinery Exhibition on 23 July 2025 in Bangkok.