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Sri Lanka Highlights Victim-Centered Consular Assistance at Regional Dialogue on Transnational Crime and Human Rights
A Regional Dialogue on the Nexus between Transnational Crime and Human Rights was successfully convened in Bangkok on 13–14 May 2026 under the auspices of the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) Thailand in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and with support from the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC).
Sacred Alms Giving Ceremony at the Official Residence of the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand honours Visiting Senior Buddhist Clergy
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Thailand organized a special alms giving ceremony at the Official Residence of the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand on 12 May 2026 in honour of the visiting Buddhist delegation led by Most Venerable Warakagoda Dhammasiddhi Sri Pagghananda Gnanarathanabidhana Mahanayake Thero, the Chief Incumbent of the historic Asgiri Maha Viharaya and the Mahanayake thero of the Asgiriya Chapter of the Siyamopali Maha Nikaya.
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, called on with the Minister of Commerce of Thailand, Pichai Naripthaphan on 12th March 2025 at the Ministry of Commerce of Thailand.
During the meeting, Ambassador Edirisinghe expressed her appreciation for Thailand’s continued support and cooperation in the areas of trade, investment, and economic collaboration. The Ambassador also highlighted the potential to further enhance bilateral relations, especially in trade and investment, and expressed Sri Lanka’s commitment to fostering stronger economic ties with Thailand and welcomed Thailand’s proactive engagement in bilateral and regional trade initiatives.
In response, Minister Pichai Naripthaphan emphasized the potential to strengthen trade ties, particularly under the Sri Lanka-Thailand Free Trade Agreement, which is expected to come into effect soon. He also indicated that Thailand is on track to sign a Free Trade Agreement with the European Union by the end of this year.
The Minister further acknowledged Sri Lanka’s renowned gem industry and underscored the potential for collaboration in promoting gem and jewelry exports to Thailand. He also highlighted the opportunities in religious tourism and the importance of enhancing investment cooperation and capacity building between the two countries.
Both sides expressed their commitment to working together to unlock the full potential of bilateral trade and investment relations.
The meeting was attended by the Vice Minister of Commerce of Thailand, Suchart Chomkin, Director General of the Department of Trade Negotiations of Thailand, Chotima Iemsawasdikul and the Deputy Director General of the Department of International Trade Promotion of Thailand, Warawut Somwangprasert. First Secretary/Head of Chancery, A.W.S. Samanmali and Counsellor (Commercial), Vireshika Bandara of the Embassy also joined the discussion.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
13th March 2025
Sri Lanka Highlights Victim-Centered Consular Assistance at Regional Dialogue on Transnational Crime and Human Rights
A Regional Dialogue on the Nexus between Transnational Crime and Human Rights was successfully convened in Bangkok on 13–14 May 2026 under the auspices of the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) Thailand in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and with support from the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC).
Sacred Alms Giving Ceremony at the Official Residence of the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand honours Visiting Senior Buddhist Clergy
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Thailand organized a special alms giving ceremony at the Official Residence of the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand on 12 May 2026 in honour of the visiting Buddhist delegation led by Most Venerable Warakagoda Dhammasiddhi Sri Pagghananda Gnanarathanabidhana Mahanayake Thero, the Chief Incumbent of the historic Asgiri Maha Viharaya and the Mahanayake thero of the Asgiriya Chapter of the Siyamopali Maha Nikaya.