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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 Contributes to UNESCAP – Side Event during the 81st ESCAP Commission Session
The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Thailand and the Permanent Representative to the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) Wijayanthi Edirisinghe invited to attend a panel discussion at the BIMSTEC-ESCAP side event held during the 81st ESCAP Commission Session under the theme “Harnessing Digital Technologies for Sustainable Development in the Bay of Bengal Region.” On 23.04.2025.
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, met with Kriengkrai Thiennukul, Chairman of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), on 10 th January 2025 to discuss enhancing trade, investment, tourism and industrial collaboration between Sri Lanka and Thailand.
During the meeting, Ambassador Edirisinghe expressed her appreciation for the Chairman’s time and the opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue. She acknowledged FTI’s pivotal role in driving Thailand’s industrial growth and highlighted the Embassy’s commitment to deepening bilateral collaboration.
Ambassador Edirisinghe emphasized the potential for strengthening bilateral trade ties and outlined key opportunities for Thai investors in Sri Lanka, including tourism-related projects, value-added agriculture and export-oriented investments leveraging Sri Lanka’s untapped agricultural potential. She also highlighted logistics and infrastructure development facilitated by Sri Lanka’s strategic location in the Indian Ocean, gemstone mining and processing, where Sri Lanka holds global leadership and presents immense opportunities for Thai investors and renewable energy projects aligned with Sri Lanka’s focus on sustainability.
Chairman Thiennukul warmly welcomed the discussions and highlighted the Federation of Thai Industries’ commitment to fostering deeper collaboration between Thailand and Sri Lanka. He expressed FTI’s readiness to serve as a bridge, connecting potential industrialists and investors from both nations to explore synergies and promote mutually beneficial ventures. He also highlighted the Federation’s robust network of industry leaders and its ability to facilitate meaningful engagements that can drive industrial and economic growth in both countries.
The meeting reaffirmed the commitment of both parties to fostering economic partnerships and leveraging the strengths of Sri Lanka and Thailand for mutual growth. Counsellor (Commercial) of the Embassy Vireshika Bandara also joined the discussion.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
10th January 2025
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 Contributes to UNESCAP – Side Event during the 81st ESCAP Commission Session
The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Thailand and the Permanent Representative to the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) Wijayanthi Edirisinghe invited to attend a panel discussion at the BIMSTEC-ESCAP side event held during the 81st ESCAP Commission Session under the theme “Harnessing Digital Technologies for Sustainable Development in the Bay of Bengal Region.” On 23.04.2025.