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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.
A special Buddhist fundraising event was held in support of a landmark humanitarian medical initiative aimed at enhancing access to orthopedic care in Sri Lanka. The event took place under the spiritual patronage of revered Thai Buddhist monks Ven. Luang Por Inthawathai, Ven. Luang Por Sutham, and Ven. Luang Por Anilman, who have pledged to fully fund the project. This initiative will bring together a team of Thai orthopedic surgeons and medical experts from Siriraj Hospital to work alongside Sri Lankan counterparts in delivering high-quality care based on Thailand’s successful medical model. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand, also participated in the event, expressing gratitude for the generous support extended by the Thai Buddhist clergy and reaffirming the strong cultural and humanitarian bonds between Sri Lanka and Thailand. The Head of Chancery A.W.S Samanmali and Minister Counsellor (Commercial) Vireshika Banadara also joined the discussions.
The project is scheduled to take place in Sri Lanka in collaboration with the Royal Thai Embassy in Colombo from 16 to 20 November 2025 and aims to provide 71 free knee replacement surgeries for Sri Lankan patients who are currently enduring prolonged surgical wait times due to resource constraints.
This meaningful programme is being organized to mark two significant milestones: the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and Thailand, and the 70th birthday anniversary of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn.
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok expresses deep appreciation for the generous support extended by the Thai Buddhist clergy and Siriraj Hospital. This project reflects the deep-rooted people-to-people ties between the two countries, grounded in shared values of compassion, service, and Theravāda Buddhist heritage.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
08.05.2025
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.