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Bangkok, Kingdom of Thailand

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Ambassador of Sri Lanka in Bangkok Meets with UNODC Regional Representative to Address Transboundary Human Trafficking Issues

Sri Lanka Embassy Connects Businesses to Boost Economic Ties with Cambodia

Sri Lanka Embassy Connects Businesses to Boost Economic Ties with Cambodia

The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Thailand accredited to Cambodia successfully organized a networking meeting to connect Sri Lankan companies based in Cambodia with businesses interested in exploring opportunities in this dynamic market on 22nd January 2025. The meeting was attended by representatives from CAMCEM Co. Ltd., the Sri Lanka Association for Software and Services Companies (SLASSCOM), and around 20 Sri Lankan businesses operating in Cambodia, alongside companies keen to expand into the Cambodian market.

Ambassador of Sri Lanka Meets President of the Thai Gem and Jewelry Traders Association to Strengthen Bilateral Collaboration

Ambassador of Sri Lanka Meets President of the Thai Gem and Jewelry Traders Association to Strengthen Bilateral Collaboration

Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, met with Chomphol Phornchindarak, President of the Thai Gem and Jewelry Traders Association (TGJTA), to discuss strengthening collaboration between Sri Lanka and Thailand in the gem and jewellery industry on 21st January 2025. The meeting was attended by members of the TGJTA Board of Directors and prominent Sri Lankan gem and jewellery traders who are based in Bangkok.

Ambassador of Sri Lanka in Bangkok Meets with UNODC Regional Representative to Address Transboundary Human Trafficking Issues

The Ambassador and Permanent Representative E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe met with the UNODC Regional Representative for Southeast Asia and the Pacific, Masood Karimipour on 09 th January 2025, to discuss the pressing issue of emerging transboundary human trafficking challenges in the region. Regional Representative was accompanied by Rebecca Miller, Regional Programme Coordinator for Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling. The First Secretary and the Head of Chancery A.W. S Samanmali also joined the discussion.

During the meeting, the Ambassador outlined the specific human trafficking challenges faced by Sri Lankans, particularly those who have been misled by and subsequently trafficked to cybercrime centers in Myanmar. She expressed concern over the regional implications of such crimes and requested the UNODC to raise awareness of this issue on multilateral platforms, emphasizing its significance as a regional challenge.

The Regional Representative, Karimipour acknowledged the gravity of the situation and emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts to address these issues. He informed that the UNODC is in the process of establishing a regional center in partnership with Thai authorities and multilateral agencies to combat transboundary human trafficking and related crimes more effectively.

The Ambassador also highlighted the proactive measures taken by the Government of Sri Lanka, including recent raids on scam centers operating within Sri Lanka and the arrest of those involved in such illegal activities. These efforts were commended by Karimipour, who noted their importance in disrupting human trafficking networks.

Both parties agreed on the need for a coordinated regional approach to combat human trafficking. The Regional Representative emphasized the value of addressing these issues within regional frameworks such as ASEAN and BIMSTEC. He also pledged UNODC’s support to Sri Lanka by offering expertise and collaboration to conduct awareness sessions in partnership with the UNODC office in Sri Lanka.

The meeting reaffirmed the commitment of Sri Lanka and the UNODC to work together in tackling human trafficking and enhancing regional cooperation to address this critical issue.

Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
09.01.2025

Sri Lanka Embassy Connects Businesses to Boost Economic Ties with Cambodia

Sri Lanka Embassy Connects Businesses to Boost Economic Ties with Cambodia

The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Thailand accredited to Cambodia successfully organized a networking meeting to connect Sri Lankan companies based in Cambodia with businesses interested in exploring opportunities in this dynamic market on 22nd January 2025. The meeting was attended by representatives from CAMCEM Co. Ltd., the Sri Lanka Association for Software and Services Companies (SLASSCOM), and around 20 Sri Lankan businesses operating in Cambodia, alongside companies keen to expand into the Cambodian market.

Ambassador of Sri Lanka Meets President of the Thai Gem and Jewelry Traders Association to Strengthen Bilateral Collaboration

Ambassador of Sri Lanka Meets President of the Thai Gem and Jewelry Traders Association to Strengthen Bilateral Collaboration

Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, met with Chomphol Phornchindarak, President of the Thai Gem and Jewelry Traders Association (TGJTA), to discuss strengthening collaboration between Sri Lanka and Thailand in the gem and jewellery industry on 21st January 2025. The meeting was attended by members of the TGJTA Board of Directors and prominent Sri Lankan gem and jewellery traders who are based in Bangkok.