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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.<\/p>\n

During the meeting, Ambassador Edirisinghe expressed her appreciation for the Chairman’s time and the opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue. She acknowledged FTI\u2019s pivotal role in driving Thailand’s industrial growth and highlighted the Embassy\u2019s commitment to deepening bilateral collaboration. <\/p>\n

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\u2019s untapped agricultural potential. She also highlighted logistics and infrastructure development facilitated by Sri Lanka\u2019s 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\u2019s focus on sustainability. <\/p>\n

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. <\/p>\n

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. <\/p>\n

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Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
10th January 2025<\/p>\n

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