ข่าวประชาสัมพันธ์
Ambassador of Sri Lanka Meets with Director General of Thailand’s Department of International Trade Promotion
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.
Sri Lanka Inaugurates its First Honorary Consulate in Cambodia, Marking a New Chapter in Bilateral Relations
Marking a significant milestone in the longstanding friendship between Sri Lanka and Cambodia and reaffirming the shared commitment of both countries to further strengthen bilateral cooperation, the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka officially inaugurated its first Honorary Consulate in the Kingdom of Cambodia on 05 August 2026 at the historic Raffles Hotel Le Royal in Phnom Penh.
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, held a productive meeting with Sunanta Kangvalkulkij, Director General of the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) of the Ministry of Commerce of Thailand on 14th January 2025. The meeting reinforced the long-standing and cordial bilateral relationship between Sri Lanka and Thailand, built upon shared cultural, religious, and trade ties.
During the discussion, Ambassador Edirisinghe expressed appreciation for Thailand’s continuous efforts in enhancing international trade and emphasized the critical role of the DITP in promoting Thai businesses globally.
The Ambassador also highlighted Sri Lanka’s robust participation in Thailand’s leading trade events such as Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fairs, Thaifex Anuga and Style Bangkok in 2025, showcasing the country’s commitment to deepening trade relations. These platforms will serve as vital opportunities to showcase Sri Lankan products, foster business partnerships, and further enhance economic ties between the two countries.
The Director General Sunanta Kangvalkulkij appreciated Sri Lanka’s active participation in these prominent trade exhibitions and emphasized the significant trade and tourism potential Sri Lanka holds. Both parties recognized the immense potential to strengthen bilateral trade, particularly with the Sri Lanka-Thailand Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which is set to come into effect this year.
The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to leveraging the Sri Lanka-Thailand FTA to unlock new opportunities and advance mutual economic growth.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
16th January 2025
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.
Sri Lanka Inaugurates its First Honorary Consulate in Cambodia, Marking a New Chapter in Bilateral Relations
Marking a significant milestone in the longstanding friendship between Sri Lanka and Cambodia and reaffirming the shared commitment of both countries to further strengthen bilateral cooperation, the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka officially inaugurated its first Honorary Consulate in the Kingdom of Cambodia on 05 August 2026 at the historic Raffles Hotel Le Royal in Phnom Penh.