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Ambassador of Sri Lanka Discusses Strengthening Local Governance and Cultural Bonds with Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior
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.
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya attends in 6th BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok
Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, participated in the 6th Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Summit held in Bangkok, Thailand on 3–4 April 2025. The Summit, hosted under the theme of regional resilience and prosperity, brought together leaders of the seven BIMSTEC Member States to strengthen cooperation and chart a forward-looking agenda for the region.
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Laos, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, recently met with the Deputy Minister of Industry and Commerce of Laos, Manothong Vongxai, to discuss avenues for enhancing bilateral trade and economic cooperation between Sri Lanka and Laos.
During the meeting, Ambassador Edirisinghe emphasized the potential to strengthen economic ties between the two countries and outlined key sectors for collaboration, including agriculture, textiles, tourism, and technology. She highlighted Sri Lanka’s strategic location as a gateway to South Asia and its investor-friendly policies, making it an ideal partner for trade and investment.
Ambassador Edirisinghe proposed several initiatives to deepen economic engagement, including the exchange of trade delegations and participation in trade fairs in Laos. She also suggested organizing a Sri Lanka-Laos Business Forum to facilitate connections between businesses from both countries and encourage collaboration in key sectors.
The Deputy Minister of Industry and Commerce of Laos expressed his appreciation for Sri Lanka’s commitment to enhancing bilateral trade and welcomed the initiatives proposed by Ambassador Edirisinghe. He acknowledged the potential for increased collaboration in agriculture, textiles, and tourism.
Both parties agreed on the importance of continuing dialogue and building stronger economic partnerships through joint initiatives.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
14th March 2025
Ambassador of Sri Lanka Discusses Strengthening Local Governance and Cultural Bonds with Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior
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.
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya attends in 6th BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok
Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, participated in the 6th Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Summit held in Bangkok, Thailand on 3–4 April 2025. The Summit, hosted under the theme of regional resilience and prosperity, brought together leaders of the seven BIMSTEC Member States to strengthen cooperation and chart a forward-looking agenda for the region.
