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Ambassador of Sri Lanka Discusses Strengthening Local Governance and Cultural Bonds with Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior
Sri Lanka–Thailand Medical Partnership to Deliver 71 Free Knee Surgeries
A special Buddhist fundraising event was held in support of a landmark humanitarian medical initiative aimed at enhancing access to orthopedic care in Sri Lanka.
15 Sri Lankans Rescued from Cybercrime Centres in Myawaddy, Myanmar to be Repatriated on 07 May 2025
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, in close coordination with the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Thailand and the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Myanmar, has successfully facilitated the rescue of 15 Sri Lankan nationals who had been trafficked and forcibly employed in cybercrime centres in Myawaddy, Myanmar on 06th May 2025. The rescued individuals are scheduled to be repatriated to Sri Lanka on 07 May 2025.
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand and Permanent Representative to the UNESCAP Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, paid a courtesy call on Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of Thailand Anutin Charnvirakul, on 9 April 2025 at the Ministry of Interior in Bangkok.
The meeting reflected the longstanding friendship and deep-rooted cultural ties between Sri Lanka and Thailand. The two dignitaries discussed avenues to further strengthen bilateral cooperation, particularly in the context of the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two nations, being commemorated this year.
Ambassador Edirisinghe and Deputy Prime Minister Anutin exchanged views on enhancing people-to-people ties, and fostering greater collaboration between local government institutions in both countries. The Ambassador proposed knowledge-sharing initiatives on local governance drawing on Thailand’s experience in community-level administration and development.
During the meeting, Ambassador Edirisinghe also handed over an official invitation from Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation of Sri Lanka, inviting Deputy Prime Minister Anutin to participate in the Fourth Ministerial Conference of the Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System (RIMES), to be held in Colombo during the first week of May 2025. The conference is expected to bring together regional leaders to strengthen cooperation on disaster preparedness and climate resilience.
Special attention was also given to the celebration of Vesak Day in Bangkok, which holds profound significance to both nations as Buddhist countries. The two sides expressed their commitment to working closely together to organize joint commemorative activities that reflect the shared spiritual and cultural heritage.
Ambassador Edirisinghe conveyed her appreciation for the continued support extended by the Government of Thailand to Sri Lanka and reaffirmed Sri Lanka’s commitment to deepening the multifaceted partnership between the two countries.
The Head of Chancery A W S Samanmali, Minister Counsellor (Commercial) Vireshika Bandara also joined the discussion. The courtesy call underscored the mutual desire to build upon the historical bonds and explore new opportunities for cooperation in the years ahead.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
11.04.2025
Sri Lanka–Thailand Medical Partnership to Deliver 71 Free Knee Surgeries
A special Buddhist fundraising event was held in support of a landmark humanitarian medical initiative aimed at enhancing access to orthopedic care in Sri Lanka.
15 Sri Lankans Rescued from Cybercrime Centres in Myawaddy, Myanmar to be Repatriated on 07 May 2025
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, in close coordination with the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Thailand and the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Myanmar, has successfully facilitated the rescue of 15 Sri Lankan nationals who had been trafficked and forcibly employed in cybercrime centres in Myawaddy, Myanmar on 06th May 2025. The rescued individuals are scheduled to be repatriated to Sri Lanka on 07 May 2025.