Press Releases
Sri Lanka and Thailand Discuss Strengthening Labour Cooperation
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, met with the Minister of Labour of Thailand, Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn on 10th March 2025 to discuss strengthening labour cooperation between the two countries. The meeting was held in a spirit of mutual collaboration and reinforced the long-standing bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and Thailand, particularly in the areas of trade, tourism, and labour cooperation.
Sri Lanka and Lao PDR Strengthen Cultural and Tourism Cooperation
The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand, concurrently accredited to Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR), Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, met with the Minister of Information, Culture, and Tourism of Lao PDR Suanesavanh Vignaket, in Vientiane. The meeting underscored the strong cultural and diplomatic ties between Sri Lanka and Lao PDR, particularly in the realms of Theravāda Buddhism, tourism, and cultural cooperation.
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Thailand accredited to Cambodia successfully organized a networking meeting to connect Sri Lankan companies based in Cambodia with businesses interested in exploring opportunities in this dynamic market on 22nd January 2025. The meeting was attended by representatives from CAMCEM Co. Ltd., the Sri Lanka Association for Software and Services Companies (SLASSCOM), and around 20 Sri Lankan businesses operating in Cambodia, alongside companies keen to expand into the Cambodian market.
Addressing the gathering, Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, emphasized the Embassy’s commitment to fostering collaboration, knowledge-sharing and partnerships that strengthen economic ties between Sri Lanka and Cambodia. She emphasized that the Embassy initiated this meeting to serve as a platform for Sri Lankan companies in Cambodia to connect with those exploring opportunities in Cambodia and Embassy’s aim is to facilitate meaningful collaborations, address challenges, and support the private sector as they expand their footprint in this vibrant region.
The meeting highlighted key opportunities in Cambodia’s growing market and created a forum for exchanging ideas and experiences. The CEO of CAMCEM Co. Ltd. shared insights into operating in Cambodia, while the SLASSCOM outlined the potential for IT and software services collaborations.
Participants engaged in discussions on various sectors, including trade, technology, manufacturing and property development and explored ways to enhance Sri Lanka’s economic presence in Cambodia.
This initiative underscores the Embassy’s ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral trade and investment ties, creating a supportive environment for Sri Lankan businesses abroad.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
24th January 2025
Sri Lanka and Thailand Discuss Strengthening Labour Cooperation
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, met with the Minister of Labour of Thailand, Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn on 10th March 2025 to discuss strengthening labour cooperation between the two countries. The meeting was held in a spirit of mutual collaboration and reinforced the long-standing bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and Thailand, particularly in the areas of trade, tourism, and labour cooperation.
Sri Lanka and Lao PDR Strengthen Cultural and Tourism Cooperation
The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand, concurrently accredited to Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR), Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, met with the Minister of Information, Culture, and Tourism of Lao PDR Suanesavanh Vignaket, in Vientiane. The meeting underscored the strong cultural and diplomatic ties between Sri Lanka and Lao PDR, particularly in the realms of Theravāda Buddhism, tourism, and cultural cooperation.
