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Sri Lanka and Thailand to Strengthen Labour Cooperation with Signing of Landmark Agreements
Sri Lanka and Thailand further strengthened bilateral cooperation in the field of labour with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Labour Cooperation and a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) on the Employment of Sri Lankan Workers in Thailand today, 14 September 2026, in Bangkok.
“Gem Sri Lanka 2027” Launch Strengthens Sri Lanka – Thailand Gem and Jewellery Cooperation
The Gem Sri Lanka 2027 was unveiled in Bangkok on 06 September 2026, bringing together key stakeholders to promote Sri Lanka’s gem and jewellery industry ahead of its fourth edition in January 2027. The launch was organised by the Ceylon Gem & Jewellery Traders Association (CGJTA).
A 12-member delegation of Sri Lankan automobile component manufacturers successfully concluded a week-long exposure visit to Bangkok from 30th November to 6th December 2024. The visit was jointly organized by the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok, the Sri Lanka Export Development Board and the Thai-Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce. Its primary objective was to enhance the delegation’s understanding of Thailand’s advanced automotive sector and to foster meaningful business collaborations between the two countries.
The delegation comprised representatives from prominent companies, including Lanka Harness Co. (Pvt.) Ltd., Auto Foam (Pvt.) Ltd., Accolade Engineering (Pvt.) Ltd., FRP Technologies (Pvt.) Ltd., M.V Electronic (Pvt.) Ltd., TOS Lanka Co. (Pvt.) Ltd. and St. Anne Rubber Goods, Rorasil (Pvt.) Ltd.
The Key Highlights of the visit included participation in the Motor Expo Thailand to gain insights into the latest trends, innovations and technologies in the automotive industry, meeting with the Thailand Automotive Institute focussing on Thailand’s automotive policies, industry developments and opportunities for collaboration, visits to Manufacturing Facilities such as SAIC Motor CP; MG vehicle assembly plant, Siam NSK; a manufacturer of steering systems, Dashing International; a renowned for producing wire harnesses and Thai Smile Group and a networking session with the Thai-Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce.
The exposure visit provided valuable insights into Thailand’s advanced automotive manufacturing ecosystem and strengthened ties between the two countries. It also highlighted Sri Lanka’s potential as a supplier of high-quality automobile components for the global market.
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok remains committed to fostering initiatives that enhance Sri Lanka’s industrial capacity and international trade.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
11th December 2024
Sri Lanka and Thailand to Strengthen Labour Cooperation with Signing of Landmark Agreements
Sri Lanka and Thailand further strengthened bilateral cooperation in the field of labour with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Labour Cooperation and a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) on the Employment of Sri Lankan Workers in Thailand today, 14 September 2026, in Bangkok.
“Gem Sri Lanka 2027” Launch Strengthens Sri Lanka – Thailand Gem and Jewellery Cooperation
The Gem Sri Lanka 2027 was unveiled in Bangkok on 06 September 2026, bringing together key stakeholders to promote Sri Lanka’s gem and jewellery industry ahead of its fourth edition in January 2027. The launch was organised by the Ceylon Gem & Jewellery Traders Association (CGJTA).