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Embassy of Sri Lanka and TSLCC Organize Business Forum for Visiting Deputy Ministers with the Business Community in Thailand
Sri Lanka Showcases Strong Commitment to Regional Environmental Cooperation at 09th ESCAP Committee Session on Environment and Development
The Sri Lankan delegation, led by Hon. Anton Jayakody, Deputy Minister of Environment, actively participated in the Ninth Session of the Committee on Environment and Development (CED-9) of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), held in Bangkok from 1 to 3 July 2026.
Sri Lanka Reaffirms Commitment to Regional Environmental Cooperation at ESCAP’s Ninth Committee on Environment and Development
Sri Lanka is actively participating in the Ninth Session of the Committee on Environment and Development (CED-9) of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), which commenced in Bangkok on 29 June 2026 and will continue until 3 July 2026. Convened at the ministerial level, the Session has brought together ministers, deputy ministers, senior government officials and representatives from over 40 member States and associate members of the Asia-Pacific region, together with the United Nations system, international organizations and other stakeholders to advance regional cooperation on environment and sustainable development. The session is focusing on integrated approaches to tackling the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution while accelerating progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals.
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Thailand, in collaboration with the Thai-Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce (TSLCC), successfully organized a Business Forum with the Sri Lankan and Thai business community on 02 July in Bangkok.
The forum was graced by Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development of Sri Lanka, Chathuranga Abeysinghe, who delivered the keynote address, and Deputy Minister of Environment of Sri Lanka, Anton Jayakody, during their brief visit to Bangkok to participate in the UNDP Youth Co Summit 2026 and the Ninth Session of the Committee on Environment and Development of the UNESCAP.
The programme commenced with a closed-door discussion between the Deputy Ministers, the Executive Committee of the Thai-Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce, and officials of the Embassy. Discussions focused on Sri Lanka’s current economic outlook, recent policy reforms, investment opportunities, and strategies to further strengthen trade and commercial partnerships between Sri Lanka and Thailand.
Delivering the opening remarks, Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Thailand, E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe welcomed the distinguished guests and members of the Sri Lankan and Thai business community. The Ambassador reaffirmed the Embassy’s commitment to advancing economic diplomacy by facilitating stronger trade, investment, and business linkages between the two countries, while encouraging greater private sector collaboration to fully harness the opportunities presented by the Sri Lanka–Thailand Free Trade Agreement.
President of the Thai-Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce, Dilan Samarakoon, highlighted the Chamber’s ongoing efforts to promote bilateral trade and investment and emphasized the important role played by the Sri Lankan and Thai business communities in fostering stronger economic cooperation between the two countries.
In his keynote address, Deputy Minister Abeysinghe outlined the Government of Sri Lanka’s vision for accelerating industrial growth, promoting entrepreneurship, enhancing the ease of doing business, and creating a more investor-friendly environment. He elaborated on the Government’s policy priorities aimed at encouraging innovation, supporting private sector-led growth, attracting foreign direct investment, and expanding export-oriented industries. He also invited both Sri Lankan and Thai businesses to capitalize on the emerging opportunities in Sri Lanka and to become active partners in the country’s ongoing economic transformation.
The interactive Q & A session provided participants with the opportunity to engage directly with the Deputy Ministers on matters relating to trade, investment, entrepreneurship, policy reforms, and future avenues for bilateral collaboration. The lively discussions reflected the strong interest of both Sri Lankan and Thai businesses in expanding commercial partnerships and contributing to Sri Lanka’s continued economic progress.
The evening concluded with a networking reception providing an excellent platform for business leaders, entrepreneurs, and government representatives to exchange ideas, establish new connections, and explore mutually beneficial partnerships.
Embassy of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
07 July 2026
Sri Lanka Showcases Strong Commitment to Regional Environmental Cooperation at 09th ESCAP Committee Session on Environment and Development
The Sri Lankan delegation, led by Hon. Anton Jayakody, Deputy Minister of Environment, actively participated in the Ninth Session of the Committee on Environment and Development (CED-9) of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), held in Bangkok from 1 to 3 July 2026.
Sri Lanka Reaffirms Commitment to Regional Environmental Cooperation at ESCAP’s Ninth Committee on Environment and Development
Sri Lanka is actively participating in the Ninth Session of the Committee on Environment and Development (CED-9) of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), which commenced in Bangkok on 29 June 2026 and will continue until 3 July 2026. Convened at the ministerial level, the Session has brought together ministers, deputy ministers, senior government officials and representatives from over 40 member States and associate members of the Asia-Pacific region, together with the United Nations system, international organizations and other stakeholders to advance regional cooperation on environment and sustainable development. The session is focusing on integrated approaches to tackling the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution while accelerating progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals.