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The Embassy and Permanent Mission of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
Bangkok, Kingdom of Thailand

Accredited to the Kingdom of Cambodia, Lao People’s Democratic Republic and
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP)

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Promoting Trade, Investment and Industrial Collaboration between Sri Lanka and Laos

Sri Lankan Ambassador Attends Opening Ceremony of Chanthaburi International Gemstone Market Exhibition 2026

Sri Lankan Ambassador Attends Opening Ceremony of Chanthaburi International Gemstone Market Exhibition 2026

The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand, attended the Opening Ceremony of the Chanthaburi International Gemstone Market Exhibition 2026.
The exhibition, held in Chanthaburi, one of Thailand’s renowned centres for the trading, cutting and processing of gemstones, aims to further promote Chanthaburi as a leading international hub for the gemstone and jewellery trade. It also provides an important platform for strengthening trade relations, expanding business networks and facilitating new commercial partnerships between Thailand and international participants.

Sri Lanka and Cambodia Reaffirm Commitment to Strengthening Cooperation in Combating Cybercrime, Human Trafficking and Transnational Organized Crime

Sri Lanka and Cambodia Reaffirm Commitment to Strengthening Cooperation in Combating Cybercrime, Human Trafficking and Transnational Organized Crime

As part of her official visit to the Kingdom of Cambodia, the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Cambodia, H.E. E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, paid a courtesy call on H.E. Sar Sokha, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of the Kingdom of Cambodia, at the Ministry of Interior on 04 August 2026. The meeting underscored the shared commitment of Sri Lanka and Cambodia to further strengthening bilateral cooperation in addressing transnational organized crime, combating cyber-enabled fraud and human trafficking, and enhancing consular collaboration.

Promoting Trade, Investment and Industrial Collaboration between Sri Lanka and Laos

Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Laos, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, recently met with the Deputy Minister of Industry and Commerce of Laos, Manothong Vongxai, to discuss avenues for enhancing bilateral trade and economic cooperation between Sri Lanka and Laos.

During the meeting, Ambassador Edirisinghe emphasized the potential to strengthen economic ties between the two countries and outlined key sectors for collaboration, including agriculture, textiles, tourism, and technology. She highlighted Sri Lanka’s strategic location as a gateway to South Asia and its investor-friendly policies, making it an ideal partner for trade and investment.

Ambassador Edirisinghe proposed several initiatives to deepen economic engagement, including the exchange of trade delegations and participation in trade fairs in Laos. She also suggested organizing a Sri Lanka-Laos Business Forum to facilitate connections between businesses from both countries and encourage collaboration in key sectors.

The Deputy Minister of Industry and Commerce of Laos expressed his appreciation for Sri Lanka’s commitment to enhancing bilateral trade and welcomed the initiatives proposed by Ambassador Edirisinghe. He acknowledged the potential for increased collaboration in agriculture, textiles, and tourism.

Both parties agreed on the importance of continuing dialogue and building stronger economic partnerships through joint initiatives.

Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
14th March 2025

Sri Lankan Ambassador Attends Opening Ceremony of Chanthaburi International Gemstone Market Exhibition 2026

Sri Lankan Ambassador Attends Opening Ceremony of Chanthaburi International Gemstone Market Exhibition 2026

The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand, attended the Opening Ceremony of the Chanthaburi International Gemstone Market Exhibition 2026.
The exhibition, held in Chanthaburi, one of Thailand’s renowned centres for the trading, cutting and processing of gemstones, aims to further promote Chanthaburi as a leading international hub for the gemstone and jewellery trade. It also provides an important platform for strengthening trade relations, expanding business networks and facilitating new commercial partnerships between Thailand and international participants.

Sri Lanka and Cambodia Reaffirm Commitment to Strengthening Cooperation in Combating Cybercrime, Human Trafficking and Transnational Organized Crime

Sri Lanka and Cambodia Reaffirm Commitment to Strengthening Cooperation in Combating Cybercrime, Human Trafficking and Transnational Organized Crime

As part of her official visit to the Kingdom of Cambodia, the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Cambodia, H.E. E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, paid a courtesy call on H.E. Sar Sokha, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of the Kingdom of Cambodia, at the Ministry of Interior on 04 August 2026. The meeting underscored the shared commitment of Sri Lanka and Cambodia to further strengthening bilateral cooperation in addressing transnational organized crime, combating cyber-enabled fraud and human trafficking, and enhancing consular collaboration.