Press Releases

Ambassador Wijayanthi Edirisinghe presents the Letter of Credence to the President Thongloun Sisoulith of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic in Vientiane
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Lao PDR, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe presented the Letter of Credence to President of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Thongloun Sisoulith, at a formal ceremony at eth Presidential Palace on March 4, 2025, in Vientiane.

Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand and Permanent Representative to UNESCAP Addresses Subregional Session of the 12th APFSD
The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand and Permanent Representative to UNESCAP Wijayanthi Edirisinghe addressed the subregional session of the 12th Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD) at the United Nations Conference Centre (UNCC) in Bangkok, sharing key messages from the South and South-West Asia Subregional Forum for Sustainable Development.

Sri Lanka Embassy Participates in the 58th Diplomatic Red Cross Bazaar in Bangkok
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Thailand took part in the prestigious 58th Diplomatic Red Cross Bazaar, held at Siam Paragon, Bangkok. The event was officially inaugurated by Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn on 27 February 2025, bringing together diplomatic missions in Thailand to support charitable causes.

Sri Lanka Embassy organises Sri Lanka Pavilion at the 71st Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka organised and inaugurated the Sri Lanka Pavilion at the prestigious 71 at Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair on 22 February 2025.

Ambassador Wijayanthi Edirisinghe’s meets Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Munet Strengthening Bilateral Ties and Regional Cooperation
Sri Lanka Ambassador Wijayanthi Edirisinghe paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Munet of the Kingdom of Cambodia at the Peace Palace in Phnom Penh, following her presentation to the His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneath Norodom Sihamoni, King of Cambodia. This high-level engagement marks a significant step in reinforcing the longstanding relationship between the two nations.

Ambassador Wijayanthi Edirisinghe presents the Letter of Credence to the His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneath Norodom Sihamoni, King of Cambodia
The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Cambodia E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, presented her Letter of Credence to His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneath Norodom Sihamoni, King of Cambodia, at a solemn ceremony on 24th February 2025 held at the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh.

Ambassador of Sri Lanka Meets Cambodian Minister of Commerce to Bolster Trade and Investment Ties
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Cambodia, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, met with the Minister of Commerce of Cambodia, Cham Nimul at the Ministry of Commerce in Phnom Penh on 26 February 2025. The meeting aimed to strengthen bilateral trade, investment and economic cooperation between Sri Lanka and Cambodia.

Sri Lanka Food Festival in Bangkok Celebrates Culinary Heritage
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka, in collaboration with Minor Hotels organised the Sri Lanka Food Festival at Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel from 11-15 February 2025. This event showcased the rich and diverse culinary traditions of Sri Lanka, bringing a taste of the island’s authentic flavors to the heart of Bangkok.

Sri Lanka Embassy Hosts Tourism Promotion Event in Bangkok
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Thailand organized a Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Event at Radisson Suites Bangkok Sukhumvit, Bangkok, on 14 February 2025, bringing together over 60 members of Thailand’s travel trade fraternity to strengthen tourism ties between the two countries.

Sri Lanka Ayurveda Week in Bangkok : A Celebration of Wellness and Tradition
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka, in collaboration with Minor Hotels, organised the Sri Lanka Ayurveda Week from 10-16 February 2025 at Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel.