The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok facilitated the visit of a 16-member Sri Lankan delegation, coordinated by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board, comprising representatives of export-oriented food and beverage companies. The delegation visited Thailand from 24–31 May 2026 to participate in THAIFEX – ANUGA ASIA 2026, Asia’s leading food and beverage trade exhibition, and a parallel Technical Exposure and Capacity Building Programme organized by the Embassy.

The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok played a pivotal role in facilitating the programme by coordinating high-level meetings, technical visits, and logistical arrangements for the delegation. The programme was organized in close collaboration with relevant Thai government agencies, industry associations, and private sector organizations.

The delegation was accompanied by Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand, E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, officials of the Embassy, and representatives of the Sri Lanka Export Development Board, who participated in a series of engagements and discussions aimed at strengthening trade and investment cooperation between Sri Lanka and Thailand.

The Sri Lanka Pavilion at THAIFEX – ANUGA ASIA 2026 was officially inaugurated on 26 May 2026, providing an important platform for Sri Lankan exporters to showcase a diverse range of products and services while engaging with international buyers, distributors, and industry stakeholders from across the globe.

As part of the Technical Exposure and Capacity Building Programme, the delegation undertook a factory visit to South East Asian Packaging & Canning Ltd. and participated in knowledge-sharing sessions with the Marketing Association of Thailand, the Thai Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade of Thailand, the Federation of Thai Industries, and the Thai Packaging Centre. The delegation also visited the exhibition booths of Charoen Pokphand Foods and dedicated significant time to exploring the exhibition, identifying emerging industry trends, and engaging with potential business partners.

The programme provided valuable exposure to international best practices, technological innovations, packaging solutions, and evolving market trends within the food and beverage sector. It also created meaningful opportunities for business networking, knowledge exchange, and future collaboration, while contributing to the strengthening of economic ties between Sri Lanka and Thailand and supporting the internationalization of Sri Lankan exporters.

The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok remains committed to facilitating trade promotion initiatives and supporting Sri Lankan businesses in accessing new markets, enhancing competitiveness, and strengthening their presence in Thailand and the wider ASEAN region.

Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok, Thailand
31 May 2026