Press Releases
Ambassador and Permanent Representative C.A. Chaminda I Colonne delivers a Special address at the “1st Asia Pacific E-Commerce Policy Summit” in New Delhi
At the invitation of Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER), the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand and Permanent Representative to United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), C. A. Chaminda I. Colonne recently delivered a Special Address in the Inaugural Session of the “1st Asia Pacific E-Commerce Policy Summit” which was jointly organized by ICRIER and United Nations ESCAP South and South West Asia Office in New Delhi, at the India Habitat Centre (IHC) in New Delhi.
Ambassador of Sri Lanka and Permanent Representative to UNESCAP, Chaminda Colonne Chairs the 80th Commission Session of the UNESCAP and launches “Cooperation with Impact – Launch of the Technical Cooperation Highlights 2022-2023”
Ambassador of Sri Lanka and Permanent Representative to UNESCAP, C. A. Chaminda I. Colonne, led the Sri Lanka Delegation to the 80th Commission Session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, (UNESCAP) from 22nd to 26th April 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand, under the theme “Leveraging digital innovation for sustainable development in Asia and the Pacific” and elected as a Vice Chair of the Bureau for the 80th Commission.
Sri Lanka Embassy in Bangkok and Thailand Board of Investment make awareness on Sri Lanka-Thailand Free Trade Agreement (SLTFTA) and Investment opportunities in Sri Lanka
Recently, the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in collaboration with the Board of Investment of Thailand organised an awareness programme on the benefits of the Sri Lanka-Thailand Free Trade Agreement (SLTFTA) and investment opportunities in Sri Lanka under the theme “Sri Lanka: The Future for Investment” at the One Start One Stop Investment Center (OSOS) of the Thailand BOI.
Ambassador of Sri Lanka and Permanent Representative to UNESCAP discussed employment opportunities available for Sri Lankans in Thailand
Recently, the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand and Permanent Representative to UNESCAP, C. A. Chaminda I. Colonne paid a courtesy call on the newly appointed Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Labour of Thailand, Pairoj Chotikasathien at the Ministry of Labour of Thailand on 15.02.2024.
State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe led the Sri Lanka Delegation to the 11th Asia Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (11th APFSD) in Bangkok, Thailand
The State Minister of Finance, Shehan Semasinghe led the Sri Lanka Delegation to the 11th Asia Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (AFPSD) at the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) held from 20th to 23rd February 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand.
Enhancing cooperation with Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (NEDA) in Thailand
In order to enhance cooperation with Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (NEDA) in Thailand, Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Thailand and Permanent Representative to UNESCAP, C. A. Chaminda I. Colonne, chaired an online discussion organised by the Mission on 14.02.2024 with NEDA.
Director and Head, UNESCAP- Sub regional Office for South and South-West Asia (SSWA) in New Delhi, Mikiko Tanaka paid a courtesy call on Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Thailand and Permanent Representative to UNESACP
On 16.02.2024, the Director and Head, UNESCAP- Sub regional Office for South and South-West Asia (SSWA) in New Delhi, Mikiko Tanaka paid a courtesy call on Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Thailand and Permanent Representative to UNESACP
Executive Director of Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre (ADPC) Hans Guttman paid a courtesy called on Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand and Permanent Representative to UNESACP, and Board Member of ADPC , C.A. Caminda I Colonne at the Sri Lanka Mission in Bangkok
On 14th February 2024, the Executive Director of Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre (ADPC) Hans Guttman paid a courtesy called on Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand and Permanent Representative to UNESACP, and Board Member of ADPC , C.A. Caminda I Colonne at the Sri Lanka Mission in Bangkok and discussed on ongoing, upcoming activities in Sri Lanka and strengthening cooperation between ADPC and Sri Lanka. Deputy Executive Director of ADPC Aslam Perwaiz, Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator Apitsada Wetchakit,and First Secretary/Head of Chancery A.W.S. Samanmali, also joined meeting.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce Phumtham Wechayachai of the Kingdom of Thailand joins as Guest of Honour at Celebrations of the 76th Anniversary of Sri Lanka’s Independence at the Siam Society under the Royal Patronage in Bangkok on 09th February 2024
After signing Sri Lanka – Thailand Free Trade Agreement (SLTFTA) on 3 rd February 2024 in Colombo, and making new era of Sri Lanka – Thailand bilateral relations, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce Phumtham Wechayachai, joined as Guest of Honour at Celebrations of Sri Lanka’s 76th Anniversary of Independence in Bangkok held at the Siam Society under the Royal Patronage in Bangkok on 09 th February 2024 organized by the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Thailand.
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin successfully concludes Official Visit to Sri Lanka, 3-4 February 2024
Prime Minister Thavisin was in Sri Lanka on an invitation extended by President Ranil Wickremesinghe, to participate at the 76th Anniversary celebrations of Sri Lanka’s Independence as Guest of Honour and to witness the signing of the Sri Lanka – Thailand Free Trade Agreement (SLTFTA). In addition, both parties renewed the Air Services Agreement which was originally signed in 1950 and entered into a MoU on cooperation in the Gems and Jewellery sector. The Prime Minister was accompanied by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Permanent Secretary of Foreign Affairs and other senior dignitaries of the Thai Government and a high-level business delegation.
