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Embassy and permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok Commemorates the 78th Anniversary of Independence
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok commemorated the 78th Anniversary of the Independence of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka with an official ceremony held on 4 February 2026 at the Residence of the Ambassador, with the participation of members of the Sri Lankan community, distinguished guests, representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand and members of the diplomatic corps.
Pirith Chanting Ceremony held in Bangkok Marks Sri Lanka’s 78th Independence Anniversary and invokes blessing for peace, resilience and friendship
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok held a solemn Pirith chanting ceremony on 03 February 2026 at the Official Residence of the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand, to commemorate the 78th Anniversary of the Independence of Sri Lanka. The ceremony was organized under the guidance of H E Wijayanthi Edirisighe, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to Thailand and was arranged by the officials of the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka 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
Embassy and permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok Commemorates the 78th Anniversary of Independence
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok commemorated the 78th Anniversary of the Independence of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka with an official ceremony held on 4 February 2026 at the Residence of the Ambassador, with the participation of members of the Sri Lankan community, distinguished guests, representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand and members of the diplomatic corps.
Pirith Chanting Ceremony held in Bangkok Marks Sri Lanka’s 78th Independence Anniversary and invokes blessing for peace, resilience and friendship
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok held a solemn Pirith chanting ceremony on 03 February 2026 at the Official Residence of the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand, to commemorate the 78th Anniversary of the Independence of Sri Lanka. The ceremony was organized under the guidance of H E Wijayanthi Edirisighe, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to Thailand and was arranged by the officials of the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok.