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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.
The staff of the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok marked the traditional Thai New Year, Songkran, with customary rituals and celebrations at the Embassy premises, reinforcing the cultural and religious ties shared between Sri Lanka and Thailand.
The event commenced with the traditional pouring of water on the hands of senior staff members as a gesture of respect and blessing for the New Year. The ceremony reflected the deep-rooted Buddhist cultural attractions between the two countries and served as a symbol of goodwill and renewal.
Following the Songkran rituals, the staff also resumed official duties after the Sinhala and Hindu New Year with traditional Sri Lankan sweetmeats, signifying unity and the spirit of festivity.
Speaking at the event, Ambassador Wijayanthi Edirisinghe highlighted the significance of cultural celebrations in strengthening people-to-people ties and fostering mutual understanding. She also extended her best wishes to the staff and their families for a prosperous and peaceful New Year.
The Embassy’s participation in both Songkran and the Sinhala and Hindu New Year celebrations underscores the close cultural and religious bonds between Sri Lanka and Thailand, rooted in shared Theravāda Buddhist traditions.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
19.04.2025
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.