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Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand interacts with the Thai-Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce to Strengthen Bilateral Economic Ties
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
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 of Sri Lanka to Thailand Wijayanthi Edirisinghe held a fruitful interaction with the Executive Committee of the Thai-Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce on 22nd August 2024 to explore avenues for enhancing bilateral trade and economic cooperation between Sri Lanka and Thailand.
During the meeting, Ambassador Edirisinghe emphasized the strong and longstanding ties between the two nations, highlighting the potential for increased collaboration in key sectors such as trade, investment and tourism. She discussed the importance of leveraging the Chamber’s role in facilitating business partnerships and fostering greater economic integration between Sri Lankan and Thai enterprises.
President of the Thai-Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce expressed his enthusiasm for deepening economic relations and discussed various initiatives that the Chamber is undertaking to support business activities between the two countries.
During the interaction, an overview of the economic relations between Sri Lanka and Thailand and Sri Lanka-Thailand Free Trade Agreement was presented by Counsellor (Commercial) Vireshika Bandara to the Executive Committee of the Thai-Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce. First Secretary/Head of Chancery A.W.S. Samanmali and Attaché Anjana Ileperuma of the Mission also attended.
The meeting was concluded with a mutual agreement to continue working closely to achieve shared goals and to organize future events that will further enhance economic ties. Both Embassy and the Chamber acknowledged the importance of sustained dialogue and cooperation in driving growth and prosperity.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
26th August 2024
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
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.
