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Ambassador of Sri Lanka Honoured with the Distinguished Dhamma Award at the Ceremony of the Overseas Dhammaduta Bhikkhus Training Programme in Thailand
The Certificate Conferment Ceremony of the Overseas Dhammaduta Bhikkhus Training Programme Class 32, Dhammaduta Certificate Programme Class 3, and Vipassana Meditation Certificate Programme (International Programme) Class 2 was held on 4 June 2026 at Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, in Thailand. During the ceremony, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to Thailand, H.E. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe was honoured with the Distinguished Dhamma Award in recognition of her contribution and support towards the promotion of Buddhist relations and cooperation.
Ambassador of Sri Lanka Participates in the 15th Celebration of Silk: Thai Silk Road to the World
The Ambassador of Sri Lanka & Permanent Representative to Thailand, E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe represented in the 15th Celebration of Silk: Thai Silk Road to the World, held at the Royal Thai Navy Convention Hall in Bangkok, together with her spouse and two daughters. The family proudly showcased costumes inspired by traditional Sri Lankan attire and crafted from Thai silk by students of Nakhon Pathom Rajabhat University, highlighting the rich cultural heritage of Sri Lanka through a creative fusion with Thailand’s renowned silk craftsmanship.
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Laos, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, recently met with the President of the Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LNCCI), Oudet Souvannavong, to discuss opportunities to enhance bilateral trade and economic cooperation between the two countries.
During the meeting, Ambassador Edirisinghe emphasized the potential for increased collaboration in key sectors such as agriculture, textiles, tourism, and technology. She proposed the exchange of trade delegations and active participation in trade fairs hosted in Laos to foster greater business connectivity. Additionally, the Ambassador Edirisinghe suggested organizing a Sri Lanka-Laos Business Forum to bring together businesses from both countries to explore joint ventures and partnerships.
President of the LNCCI, Oudet Souvannavong, expressed his keen interest in entering into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a leading chamber of commerce in Sri Lanka to establish a framework for cooperation and facilitate stronger business ties. He highlighted the importance of enhancing connectivity between business communities and creating more opportunities for trade and investment.
Both sides agreed on the importance of fostering closer business collaboration and expressed their commitment to taking practical steps to promote bilateral trade and investment. They also acknowledged the potential to leverage Sri Lanka’s strategic location as a gateway to South Asia and Laos’ growing market opportunities.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
15th March 2025
Ambassador of Sri Lanka Honoured with the Distinguished Dhamma Award at the Ceremony of the Overseas Dhammaduta Bhikkhus Training Programme in Thailand
The Certificate Conferment Ceremony of the Overseas Dhammaduta Bhikkhus Training Programme Class 32, Dhammaduta Certificate Programme Class 3, and Vipassana Meditation Certificate Programme (International Programme) Class 2 was held on 4 June 2026 at Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, in Thailand. During the ceremony, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to Thailand, H.E. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe was honoured with the Distinguished Dhamma Award in recognition of her contribution and support towards the promotion of Buddhist relations and cooperation.
Ambassador of Sri Lanka Participates in the 15th Celebration of Silk: Thai Silk Road to the World
The Ambassador of Sri Lanka & Permanent Representative to Thailand, E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe represented in the 15th Celebration of Silk: Thai Silk Road to the World, held at the Royal Thai Navy Convention Hall in Bangkok, together with her spouse and two daughters. The family proudly showcased costumes inspired by traditional Sri Lankan attire and crafted from Thai silk by students of Nakhon Pathom Rajabhat University, highlighting the rich cultural heritage of Sri Lanka through a creative fusion with Thailand’s renowned silk craftsmanship.