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Thai Industries Minister extends support for promoting closer ties between the Thai-Sri Lanka private sectors

Ambassador of Sri Lanka Highlights the Need to Align Fiscal Consolidation with Sustainable Development at a High-Level Panel Discussion

The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), H.E. Mrs. E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, highlighted the importance of aligning fiscal consolidation with sustainable development at a high-level panel discussion on “Navigating Global Fiscal Stress: A Strategic Roadmap to Reverse SDG Regression”, held in Bangkok on 21 August 2026

Ambassador of Sri Lanka participates in Gemports Award 2026 – The Vivid Legacy, an International Jewelry Design Competition in Bangkok

Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Thailand, E.A.S Wijayanthi Edirisinghe participated in the Gemports Award 2026 – The Vivid Legacy, Grand Final as the Guest of Honor, held on 15 August 2026 at the Event Hall, Jewelry Trade Center, Bangkok. The Ambassador joined together with General Sonthi Boonyaratglin, former Deputy Prime Minister, and Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaibool, Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), along with distinguished guests, industry leaders, designers, and representatives from the international gem and jewelry community.

Thailand’s Industries Minister Hon. Suriya Juangroongruangkit said he would be pleased to lead a delegation of the Thai Chamber of Industries to Sri Lanka, when time permits to schedule such an engagement following the COVID 19 pandemic. He said so when H.E Mrs. Samantha K. Jayasuriya, Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Thailand called on the Minister. The Minister further said that the best way to enhance relations between Sri Lanka and Thailand in the sphere of industries is to promote private sector engagement in both countries. The Ambassador briefed the Minister and senior officials of the Thai Ministry of Industries the potential for Foreign Direct Investment in Sri Lanka including in the High-tec Industries, and brining value addition to Sri Lankan natural resources.

The Ambassador also requested that the Senior Officials of the Ministries of Industry in both countries originate an online meeting to follow up on the Letter of Intent (LOI), signed on 9th March 2016 to enhance cooperation in the areas of industries greed therein.

The Minister of Industries was accompanied by the Secretary to the Ministry of Industries Mr. Krichanont Iyapunya, the Spokesperson of the Ministry Suchada Thaensap, and Deputy Director General Ms.Payouw Kummook. The Ambassador was accompanied by Mrs. Poornima Gunasekera, Head of Chancery and Mr. Anil Sirimanna, Counsellor/Commerce of the Embassy.

Embassy of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
14 December 2020

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