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Sri Lanka–Thailand Partnership Strengthened through Women Leadership Development Programme for Banking Professionals at AIT Thailand
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Thailand highlighted the growing partnership between Sri Lanka and Thailand in the areas of education, professional development, and capacity building at the Closing Ceremony of the Professional Development Programme on “Women Leadership in the Banking Sector”, held on 27 June 2026 at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand.
Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok Promotes Cultural Diplomacy by Facilitating the Official Invitation of Mrs. World 2025 of Thailand for the Launch of Mrs. Sri Lanka World 2026
An official invitation was recently extended to Mrs. World 2025 from Thailand, Ms. Chanita Seedaket Craythorne, inviting her to visit Sri Lanka as the Guest of Honour at the launch ceremony of Mrs. Sri Lanka World 2026.
Ambassador and Permanent Representative Wijayanthi Edirisinghe met with General Nipat Thonglek, Vice Minister for the Office of the Prime Minister of Thailand, to discuss on strengthening defence cooperation between Sri Lanka and Thailand mainly focusing human trafficking issues. The meeting, held in Bangkok on 09.01.2024, was also attended by senior officials from Thailand’s National Intelligence Agency and the National Security Council.
During the discussions, Ambassador Edirisinghe expressed her gratitude to the Royal Thai Government, particularly the Immigration Bureau, the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, and the Border Guard Force, for their unwavering support in facilitating rescue operations and repatriation efforts of Sri Lankan victims of human trafficking through the National Referral Mechanism (NRM) process. She emphasized the significance of addressing this pressing regional issue, noting the challenges it poses and its impact on Thailand’s image as a transit hub.
Vice Minister Gen. Nipat Thonglek acknowledged the gravity of the matter, highlighting that Thai nationals are also victims of such issues, which result in substantial economic losses for the country. He assured his commitment to providing full support in rescuing Sri Lankan nationals who remain stranded. The Vice Minister requested comprehensive details of the remaining cases and pledged to bring the matter to the attention of Thailand’s Minister of Defence and other law enforcement authorities for immediate action.
In addition, Vice Minister Thonglek emphasized the importance of expediting the conclusion of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Defence Cooperation between Sri Lanka and Thailand. He noted that finalizing the MoU would be a fitting way to commemorate the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations.
This meeting underscored the shared commitment of Sri Lanka and Thailand to strengthening bilateral ties and addressing regional challenges collaboratively.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
10.01.2024
Sri Lanka–Thailand Partnership Strengthened through Women Leadership Development Programme for Banking Professionals at AIT Thailand
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Thailand highlighted the growing partnership between Sri Lanka and Thailand in the areas of education, professional development, and capacity building at the Closing Ceremony of the Professional Development Programme on “Women Leadership in the Banking Sector”, held on 27 June 2026 at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand.
Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok Promotes Cultural Diplomacy by Facilitating the Official Invitation of Mrs. World 2025 of Thailand for the Launch of Mrs. Sri Lanka World 2026
An official invitation was recently extended to Mrs. World 2025 from Thailand, Ms. Chanita Seedaket Craythorne, inviting her to visit Sri Lanka as the Guest of Honour at the launch ceremony of Mrs. Sri Lanka World 2026.