Thai National Secretary-General Reaffirms Commitment to Combat Human Trafficking and Rescue Victims in Myanmar
Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, called on Mr. Chatchai Bangchuad, Secretary-General of the National Security Council (NSC) of Thailand on 10.01.2025. The meeting focused on fostering greater collaboration in the area of security and addressing shared challenges affecting both nations and the region.
Sri Lanka and Thailand Strengthens Defence Cooperation
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.
Both Sri Lanka and Thailand cooperated and facilitated the repatriation of their citizens stranded in each other’s countries due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic situation. Both Sri Lanka and Thailand, through robust and effective control and prevention measures, and efficient responses from the respective health sectors have been able to successfully contain the spread of the virus, including low rates of mortalities.
As the two countries are looking forward to revitalizing the economy, tourism and normal livelihoods, the Foreign Minister and Ambassador assured on close cooperation, both bilaterally and in the multilateral fora.
They also discussed the next Joint Political Consultations between the two countries, Sri Lanka’s submission to ASEAN to become a Sectoral Dialogue Partner (SDP), as well as the next BIMSTEC Summit, which, Sri Lanka is scheduled to host as the current Chair, and during which, the stewardship of this regional group that bridges South Asia and South East Asia, will be handed over to Thailand.
The Ambassador was accompanied by Head of Chancery Mrs. Poornima Gunasekera, Counsellor (Commerce) Mr. Anil Sirimanna and Second Secretary Ms. Saritha Ranatunga while Deputy Director General Madam Dao Vibulpanich, Chief of Staff Ms. Prapenpim Prachonpachanuk, Director Mr. Cheevindh Nathalang and Sri Lanka Desk Officer Mr. Ekavit Komonphaew were associated with the Hon. Minister.
Embassy of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
09 June 2020
