Press Releases
Ambassador of Sri Lanka Meets Cambodian Minister of Commerce to Bolster Trade and Investment Ties
Sri Lanka–Thailand Medical Partnership to Deliver 71 Free Knee Surgeries
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.
15 Sri Lankans Rescued from Cybercrime Centres in Myawaddy, Myanmar to be Repatriated on 07 May 2025
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, in close coordination with the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Thailand and the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Myanmar, has successfully facilitated the rescue of 15 Sri Lankan nationals who had been trafficked and forcibly employed in cybercrime centres in Myawaddy, Myanmar on 06th May 2025. The rescued individuals are scheduled to be repatriated to Sri Lanka on 07 May 2025.
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Cambodia, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, met with the Minister of Commerce of Cambodia, Cham Nimul at the Ministry of Commerce in Phnom Penh on 26 February 2025. The meeting aimed to strengthen bilateral trade, investment and economic cooperation between Sri Lanka and Cambodia.
During the discussions, Ambassador Edirisinghe highlighted the longstanding and friendly relations between the two countries and emphasized Sri Lanka’s commitment to deepening economic ties. She underlined the potential to enhance bilateral trade, focusing on key sectors such as agriculture, textiles, and tourism and encouraged Cambodian investors to explore opportunities in Sri Lanka’s priority sectors, including manufacturing, logistics), agriculture and technology.
Ambassador Edirisinghe also showcased the growing footprint of Sri Lankan companies in Cambodia, particularly in finance, logistics, IT, and tourism sectors, while noting the increasing interest from more IT companies to explore opportunities in the Cambodian market.
Minister of Commerce of Cambodia, Cham Nimul welcomed the proposals and acknowledged Sri Lanka’s proactive approach to enhancing bilateral relations. She highlighted Cambodia’s openness to foreign investment. The Minister also commended Sri Lanka’s role in promoting regional cooperation and acknowledged Sri Lanka’s commitments within the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF).
Both sides agreed to explore specific initiatives, including the exchange of trade delegations, joint business forums, and technical cooperation in areas of mutual interest. The meeting concluded on a positive note, with both nations reaffirming their dedication to fostering economic growth, mutual prosperity and regional stability.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
28th February 2025
Sri Lanka–Thailand Medical Partnership to Deliver 71 Free Knee Surgeries
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.
15 Sri Lankans Rescued from Cybercrime Centres in Myawaddy, Myanmar to be Repatriated on 07 May 2025
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, in close coordination with the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Thailand and the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Myanmar, has successfully facilitated the rescue of 15 Sri Lankan nationals who had been trafficked and forcibly employed in cybercrime centres in Myawaddy, Myanmar on 06th May 2025. The rescued individuals are scheduled to be repatriated to Sri Lanka on 07 May 2025.