Press Releases
Ambassador of Sri Lanka Emphasizes Climate Resilience and Trade Integration in BIMSTEC Region
Sri Lankan School Chess Players Shine at the 18th Asian School Chess Championships in Bangkok
Sri Lankan students showcased their exceptional chess skills at the 18th Asian School Chess Championships, held from 1st to 11th December 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand. The event, co-organized by the Thailand Chess Association under the auspices of the Asian Chess Federation (ACF) and the International Chess Federation (FIDE), saw participation from 32 countries across Asia.
Sri Lankan Automobile Component Manufacturers Explore Opportunities in Thailand
A 12-member delegation of Sri Lankan automobile component manufacturers successfully concluded a week-long exposure visit to Bangkok from 30th November to 6th December 2024. The visit was jointly organized by the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok, the Sri Lanka Export Development Board and the Thai-Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce. Its primary objective was to enhance the delegation’s understanding of Thailand’s advanced automotive sector and to foster meaningful business collaborations between the two countries.
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, joined as a guest speaker at a high-level event on regional trade and agricultural transformation in BIMSTEC countries recently. The event, organized by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) in collaboration with the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) and the Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS) gathered experts, policymakers, and diplomats to tackle pressing issues related to agricultural trade, food security and climate resilience in the BIMSTEC region.
Ambassador Edirisinghe highlighted the importance of regional cooperation in addressing the vulnerabilities faced by BIMSTEC nations. She stated that for millions of farmers, agriculture is not just a livelihood, but a way of life, therefore a coordinated regional approach is crucial to mitigating climate risks and ensuring the resilience of food systems. She also emphasized that Sri Lanka is committed to promoting sustainable agricultural practices that support smallholder farmers and adopt climate smart solutions.
Distinguished speakers at the event included President of the Agricultural Economics Research Association of India, P. K. Joshi, Special Advisor to the Assistant Director General and Regional Representative at the Food and Agriculture Organisation’s Asia-Pacific Regional Office, Robert Simpson, Former Commerce Secretary of India, Anup Wadhawan, Joint Secretary (BIMSTEC and SAARC) of Ministry of External Affairs of India, C.S.R. Ram and the Ambassador of Bangladesh to Thailand, Faiyaz Murshid Kazi. Counsellor (Commercial), Vireshika Bandara of the Embassy also joined the event.
The discussions underscored the critical role of agricultural trade in tackling food and nutrition security, reducing poverty and enhancing climate resilience across the region. The insights and recommendations from the event provide a roadmap for future efforts aimed at fostering sustainable growth and stronger regional integration in the BIMSTEC region.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
10th October 2024
Sri Lankan School Chess Players Shine at the 18th Asian School Chess Championships in Bangkok
Sri Lankan students showcased their exceptional chess skills at the 18th Asian School Chess Championships, held from 1st to 11th December 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand. The event, co-organized by the Thailand Chess Association under the auspices of the Asian Chess Federation (ACF) and the International Chess Federation (FIDE), saw participation from 32 countries across Asia.
Sri Lankan Automobile Component Manufacturers Explore Opportunities in Thailand
A 12-member delegation of Sri Lankan automobile component manufacturers successfully concluded a week-long exposure visit to Bangkok from 30th November to 6th December 2024. The visit was jointly organized by the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok, the Sri Lanka Export Development Board and the Thai-Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce. Its primary objective was to enhance the delegation’s understanding of Thailand’s advanced automotive sector and to foster meaningful business collaborations between the two countries.
