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 hosted a delegation from the Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM) of Sri Lanka as part of their Executive Masters of Business Administration (EMBA) exposure programme on 02nd March 2025. The visit aimed to provide participants with valuable insights into the Embassy’s work, particularly in the areas of economic diplomacy.
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand and Permanent Representative to UNESCAP, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, welcomed the delegation and delivered opening remarks. In her address, Ambassador Edirisinghe emphasized the crucial role of the Embassy in fostering bilateral trade, investment, and tourism ties between Sri Lanka and Thailand.
Following the Ambassador’s address, Counsellor (Commercial), Vireshika Bandara delivered a comprehensive presentation, offering the delegates an opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge of the Embassy’s activities under the economic diplomacy focused on the Embassy’s strategic efforts in promoting economic cooperation, facilitating trade and investment opportunities, and enhancing Sri Lanka’s visibility in the Thai market.
The interaction provided an excellent platform for the Executive MBA participants to understand the dynamics of economic diplomacy and how the Embassy actively contributes to strengthening Sri Lanka’s presence in Thailand.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
10th March 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.