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Ambassador of Sri Lanka Meets with Group Chief Executive Officer of Minor International PCL, Thailand, to Strengthen Tourism Promotion Efforts
Ambassador of Sri Lanka reaffirms commitment to fostering cooperation with Lao PDR and Cambodia
The Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka paid calls to the Ambassador of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) to Thailand, H.E. Mr. Khamphan Anlavan and the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Cambodia to Thailand, H.E. Hun Saroeun, at their respective embassies in Bangkok. These diplomatic meetings served to strengthen bilateral relations and reaffirm Sri Lanka’s commitment to fostering cooperation with both Lao PDR and Cambodia, both of which are accredited to the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Thailand.
Sri Lanka-Thai Collaboration in Batik Art: Harshi Batik Participates in Specialized Training in Thailand
As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen cultural ties and promote artistic collaboration, the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok facilitated the participation of Harshi Batik, a Sri Lankan artisan, in a specialized training programme on traditional Thai Batik. The programme was conducted by the esteemed Phaya Batik and Phaya Paint Batik in Thailand, recognized for their expertise in preserving and innovating the timeless art of Batik.
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe met with Group CEO of Minor International PCL and Group CEO of Minor Hotels, Dillip Rajakarier, a leading global hospitality group with over 550 hotels across 56 countries on 28.10.2024. The discussion focused on collaborative efforts to enhance Sri Lanka’s tourism promotion in Thailand and expand bilateral tourism ties.
Minor International is a Thai multi-national company based in Bangkok, Thailand. The three core businesses of Minor International are hospitality, restaurants, and lifestyle brands distribution, operated under subsidiary companies Minor Hotels, Minor Food, and Minor Lifestyle, respectively.
Minor Hotels, which operates a diverse portfolio of eight brands Anantara, Avani, Elewana Collection, NH, NH Collection, nhow, Oaks, and Tivoli has established a strong presence in Sri Lanka. Its properties in Sri Lanka include the Anantara Kalutara Resort, Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort, Avani Kalutara Resort, NH hotels in Colombo and Bentota.
During the meeting, the Group CEO Dilip highlighted several strategic initiatives to enhance Sri Lanka’s tourism sector and expressed his interest in supporting the Embassy with future promotional activities.
Ambassador Edirisinghe emphasized the significance of leveraging Minor Hotels’ global footprint to spotlight Sri Lanka as a premier travel destination for Thai tourists. The meeting underscored a shared commitment to attract high-value tourists to Sri Lanka. Counsellor (Commercial) of the Embassy Vireshika Bandara also joined the discussion.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
05th November 2024
Ambassador of Sri Lanka reaffirms commitment to fostering cooperation with Lao PDR and Cambodia
The Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka paid calls to the Ambassador of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) to Thailand, H.E. Mr. Khamphan Anlavan and the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Cambodia to Thailand, H.E. Hun Saroeun, at their respective embassies in Bangkok. These diplomatic meetings served to strengthen bilateral relations and reaffirm Sri Lanka’s commitment to fostering cooperation with both Lao PDR and Cambodia, both of which are accredited to the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Thailand.
Sri Lanka-Thai Collaboration in Batik Art: Harshi Batik Participates in Specialized Training in Thailand
As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen cultural ties and promote artistic collaboration, the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok facilitated the participation of Harshi Batik, a Sri Lankan artisan, in a specialized training programme on traditional Thai Batik. The programme was conducted by the esteemed Phaya Batik and Phaya Paint Batik in Thailand, recognized for their expertise in preserving and innovating the timeless art of Batik.
