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Ambassador Wijayanthi Edirisinghe presents the Letter of Credence to the President Thongloun Sisoulith of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic in Vientiane
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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.
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Lao PDR, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe presented the Letter of Credence to President of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Thongloun Sisoulith, at a formal ceremony at eth Presidential Palace on March 4, 2025, in Vientiane.
During the credential presentation, Ambassador Edirisinghe conveyed warm greetings from President of Sri Lanka Anura Kumara Dissanayake, and reiterated the longstanding and friendly ties between Sri Lanka and Lao PDR. This year marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two nations, reflecting six decades of close cooperation in diplomacy, trade, and cultural exchanges.
President Thongloun Sisoulith expressed best wishes to the President and the Government and also to the people of Sri Lanka. He welcomed and congratulated Ambassador Edirisinghe on her new appointment and expressed confidence that her diplomatic expertise and experience would contribute significantly to strengthening the friendship and cooperation between the two countries. He recalled his visit to Sri Lanka and emphasized the importance of advancing bilateral relations through high-level exchanges, economic-commercial cooperation, investment opportunities, and other areas of mutual interest.
Ambassador Edirisinghe expressed her deep appreciation to President Thongloun Sisoulith and the Government of Lao PDR for the warm reception and hospitality extended to her. She reaffirmed her commitment to furthering the friendly ties between Sri Lanka and Lao PDR, ensuring tangible benefits for both nations and their peoples.
The credential ceremony also witnessed the presentation of credentials by twelve other newly appointed Ambassadors to Lao PDR.
The Embassy of Sri Lanka remains dedicated to fostering and strengthening bilateral relations, promoting economic and trade collaboration, and enhancing cultural and people- to-people ties between Sri Lanka and Lao PDR.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
09.03.2025
Embassy of Sri Lanka Meets with Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA) to Strengthen Bilateral Tourism Cooperation
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok held two productive meetings with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and the Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA) as part of its ongoing preparations to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and Thailand.
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.