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Sri Lankan Ambassador Addresses Students at Stamford International University, Bangkok
Sri Lankan Ambassador Attends Opening Ceremony of Chanthaburi International Gemstone Market Exhibition 2026
The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand, attended the Opening Ceremony of the Chanthaburi International Gemstone Market Exhibition 2026.
The exhibition, held in Chanthaburi, one of Thailand’s renowned centres for the trading, cutting and processing of gemstones, aims to further promote Chanthaburi as a leading international hub for the gemstone and jewellery trade. It also provides an important platform for strengthening trade relations, expanding business networks and facilitating new commercial partnerships between Thailand and international participants.
Sri Lanka and Cambodia Reaffirm Commitment to Strengthening Cooperation in Combating Cybercrime, Human Trafficking and Transnational Organized Crime
As part of her official visit to the Kingdom of Cambodia, the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Cambodia, H.E. E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, paid a courtesy call on H.E. Sar Sokha, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of the Kingdom of Cambodia, at the Ministry of Interior on 04 August 2026. The meeting underscored the shared commitment of Sri Lanka and Cambodia to further strengthening bilateral cooperation in addressing transnational organized crime, combating cyber-enabled fraud and human trafficking, and enhancing consular collaboration.
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, delivered a keynote speech at the event titled “Meet the Ambassador” organized by Stamford International University, Asoke Campus in Bangkok, Thailand on 13th March 2025. The event provided an invaluable opportunity for students to interact with the Ambassador and gain insights into Sri Lanka–Thailand relations.
Stamford International University is a private university in Thailand established in 1995 that offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs with a strong focus on international education.
Ambassador Edirisinghe during her address, spoke on the theme “The Strong Relationship between Sri Lanka and Thailand: Historical Ties and Future Prospects” and “Opportunities in Sri Lanka – Thailand Relations in the Era of Global Connectivity.” She highlighted the deep-rooted historical connections between the two countries, dating back centuries, and emphasized the importance of further strengthening bilateral ties in the modern era.
The Ambassador also elaborated on the opportunities available for collaboration in areas such as trade, tourism, investment, and cultural exchanges.
Around 60 students from various academic backgrounds participated in the event, engaging in an interactive session with the Ambassador. The students expressed keen interest in understanding the evolving bilateral relations.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
14th March 2025
Sri Lankan Ambassador Attends Opening Ceremony of Chanthaburi International Gemstone Market Exhibition 2026
The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand, attended the Opening Ceremony of the Chanthaburi International Gemstone Market Exhibition 2026.
The exhibition, held in Chanthaburi, one of Thailand’s renowned centres for the trading, cutting and processing of gemstones, aims to further promote Chanthaburi as a leading international hub for the gemstone and jewellery trade. It also provides an important platform for strengthening trade relations, expanding business networks and facilitating new commercial partnerships between Thailand and international participants.
Sri Lanka and Cambodia Reaffirm Commitment to Strengthening Cooperation in Combating Cybercrime, Human Trafficking and Transnational Organized Crime
As part of her official visit to the Kingdom of Cambodia, the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Cambodia, H.E. E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, paid a courtesy call on H.E. Sar Sokha, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of the Kingdom of Cambodia, at the Ministry of Interior on 04 August 2026. The meeting underscored the shared commitment of Sri Lanka and Cambodia to further strengthening bilateral cooperation in addressing transnational organized crime, combating cyber-enabled fraud and human trafficking, and enhancing consular collaboration.