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Sri Lanka Highlights Strong Industry Presence at the 72nd Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair 2025
Sri Lanka showcased strong commitment to sustainable financing at the Fifth Session of the Committee on Macroeconomic Policy, Poverty Reduction and Financing for Development held in Bangkok.
The Fifth Session of the Committee on Macroeconomic Policy, Poverty Reduction and Financing for Development was held from 19-21 November 2025 at the Unite Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok. The Session was opened by Ms. Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP). During the opening session, special remarks were made by H.E. Ahmed Mazin, Minister of State for
Finance and Planning of Maldives, Mr. Benjarong Suwankiri, Vice-Minister of Finance of Thailand and the Secretary-General of UNCTAD. The meeting brought together key member States,
including Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Maldives, Republic of Korea, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Türkiye, the United States of America, and Viet Nam, reflecting strong regional engagement in advancing inclusive and sustainable development financing.
Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok Hosts “Sri Lanka: Your Next Best Destination”, Tourism Promotional Evening, to Mark the 70th Anniversary of Sri Lanka–Thailand Diplomatic Relations
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau and Sri Lankan Airlines, organized “Sri Lanka: Your Next Best Destination”, Tourism Promotional Evening, on 24 November 2025 at the Avani Riverside Hotel, Bangkok, to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and Thailand.
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok facilitated the participation of 35 Sri Lankan companies at the 72nd edition of the Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair (BGJF) 2025, being held from 09th to 13th September 2025 in Bangkok.
These companies are exhibiting under the Sri Lanka Pavilion, collectively occupying 48 booths, and are showcasing a wide array of high-quality gemstones and fine jewelry. Additionally, approximately ten other Sri Lankan-owned companies based in Thailand are also participating in the fair, further highlighting the active role of the Sri Lankan business community in the local gems and jewelry industry. Their presence underscores Sri Lanka’s enduring reputation as a global center for precious stones and artisanal craftsmanship, reaffirming the country’s prominence in the international gem and jewelry trade.
The BGJF has long been recognized as one of Asia’s premier industry events, providing an invaluable platform for networking, trade promotion, business development, and international collaboration. Sri Lanka’s continued and active participation reflects its strategic commitment to expanding export markets and fostering deeper engagement with regional stakeholders.
Internationally acclaimed as the “Cradle of Treasures,” Sri Lanka boasts a rich legacy spanning centuries in the gem and jewelry sector. The island is especially well-regarded in Thailand for producing the world-famous Ceylon Blue Sapphire, alongside a diverse range of other precious and semi-precious gemstones.
To commemorate Sri Lanka’s presence at this year’s fair, the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok hosted the official inauguration of the Sri Lanka Pavilion on 09th September 2025, in conjunction with the fair’s grand opening of the event.
The ceremony was graced by the presence of Her Excellency Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Thailand, together with several distinguished Thai dignitaries, including the chief guest to the event, Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Commerce of Thailand, Vuttikrai Leewiraphan, Chairperson of Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand (GIT), Nuntawan Sakuntanaga, Director General, Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), Sunanta Kangvalkulkij and Director General, Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand (GIT), Sumed Prasongpongchai.
Their esteemed presence at the inauguration reflects the longstanding friendship, mutual respect, and close collaboration between Sri Lanka and Thailand, particularly in strengthening the gems and jewelry sector as a pillar of economic partnership.
Sri Lanka’s involvement in BGJF 2025 highlights its focus on enhancing bilateral trade and investment ties with Thailand and the broader ASEAN region.
Embassy of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
11 September 2025
Sri Lanka showcased strong commitment to sustainable financing at the Fifth Session of the Committee on Macroeconomic Policy, Poverty Reduction and Financing for Development held in Bangkok.
The Fifth Session of the Committee on Macroeconomic Policy, Poverty Reduction and Financing for Development was held from 19-21 November 2025 at the Unite Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok. The Session was opened by Ms. Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP). During the opening session, special remarks were made by H.E. Ahmed Mazin, Minister of State for
Finance and Planning of Maldives, Mr. Benjarong Suwankiri, Vice-Minister of Finance of Thailand and the Secretary-General of UNCTAD. The meeting brought together key member States,
including Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Maldives, Republic of Korea, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Türkiye, the United States of America, and Viet Nam, reflecting strong regional engagement in advancing inclusive and sustainable development financing.
Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok Hosts “Sri Lanka: Your Next Best Destination”, Tourism Promotional Evening, to Mark the 70th Anniversary of Sri Lanka–Thailand Diplomatic Relations
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau and Sri Lankan Airlines, organized “Sri Lanka: Your Next Best Destination”, Tourism Promotional Evening, on 24 November 2025 at the Avani Riverside Hotel, Bangkok, to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and Thailand.