ශ්‍රී ලංකා ප්‍රජාතාන්ත්‍රික සමාජවාදී ජනරජයේ තානාපති සහ නිත්‍ය නියෝජිත කාර්යාලය, බැංකොක්, තායිලන්ත රාජධානිය

இலங்கை ஜனநாயக சோசலிச குடியரசின் தூதரகம் மற்றும் நிரந்தர வதிவிடம், பாங்கொக், தாய்லாந்து இராச்சியம்

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Bangkok, Kingdom of Thailand

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Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka Wijayanthi Edirisinghe receives blessings from Buddhist and Hindu Temples

Sri Lanka and Thailand Discuss Strengthening Labour Cooperation

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

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.

Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka Wijayanthi Edirisinghe receives blessings from Buddhist and Hindu Temples

The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand and Permanent Representative to UNESCAP, E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe and the Embassy Staff paid a courtesy visit to the revered Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram Rajwaramahawihan (Wat Pho Temple) where she met with the esteemed Abbot, Most Venerable Phra Thepsithikarn.

Most Venerable Phra Thepsithikarn warmly welcomed the Ambassador and the staff, highlighting the long-standing ties between Sri Lanka and Thailand, both deeply rooted in Buddhist tradition.

In a gesture of goodwill and mutual respect, the Abbot bestowed blessings upon the Ambassador, wishing for continued harmony and cooperation between the two nations. The Ambassador took this opportunity to discuss initiatives aimed at strengthening cultural exchanges and enhancing buddhist relations.

Wat Pho, known as the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, is one of the oldest and largest temples in Bangkok, attracting visitors from around the world. The temple is renowned for its stunning architecture and intricate murals.

In a spirit of interfaith harmony, the Ambassador E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe also visited the Maha Mariamman Hindu Temple where she was warmly received by the Head Priest and the President of the Hindu Temple.

The Head Priest conducted a traditional blessing ceremony with prayers for peace, prosperity, and continued development of the people of Sri Lanka and Thailand.

Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
07.10.2024

Sri Lanka and Thailand Discuss Strengthening Labour Cooperation

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

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.