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Sri Lanka and Thailand Reinforce Bilateral Defence Cooperation through High-Level Engagement
Embassy of Sri Lanka and TSLCC Organize Business Forum for Visiting Deputy Ministers with the Business Community in Thailand
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Thailand, in collaboration with the Thai-Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce (TSLCC), successfully organized a Business Forum with the Sri Lankan and Thai business community on 02 July in Bangkok.
Sri Lanka Showcases Strong Commitment to Regional Environmental Cooperation at 09th ESCAP Committee Session on Environment and Development
The Sri Lankan delegation, led by Hon. Anton Jayakody, Deputy Minister of Environment, actively participated in the Ninth Session of the Committee on Environment and Development (CED-9) of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), held in Bangkok from 1 to 3 July 2026.
The Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to Thailand, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, together with the Defence Attaché, Air Commodore Vajira Jayakody, met with Air Chief Marshal Sakesan Kantha, Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Air Force, at the Royal Thai Air Force Headquarters in Bangkok.
During the meeting, both sides engaged in constructive discussions on advancing defence cooperation, with particular emphasis on enhancing collaboration between the two Air Forces. Key areas of mutual interest included training opportunities, knowledge-sharing initiatives, and exploring avenues for future engagement aimed at fostering closer institutional ties.
The meeting also marked the first official visit by the Sri Lankan Ambassador to the Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Air Force, underscoring the positive momentum in bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and Thailand.
Held in a cordial and forward-looking atmosphere, the discussions reaffirmed the shared commitment of both sides to further strengthen defence cooperation in the years ahead.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
05.05.2026
Embassy of Sri Lanka and TSLCC Organize Business Forum for Visiting Deputy Ministers with the Business Community in Thailand
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Thailand, in collaboration with the Thai-Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce (TSLCC), successfully organized a Business Forum with the Sri Lankan and Thai business community on 02 July in Bangkok.
Sri Lanka Showcases Strong Commitment to Regional Environmental Cooperation at 09th ESCAP Committee Session on Environment and Development
The Sri Lankan delegation, led by Hon. Anton Jayakody, Deputy Minister of Environment, actively participated in the Ninth Session of the Committee on Environment and Development (CED-9) of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), held in Bangkok from 1 to 3 July 2026.