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

Ambassador of Sri Lanka Honoured with the Distinguished Dhamma Award at the Ceremony of the Overseas Dhammaduta Bhikkhus Training Programme in Thailand

The Certificate Conferment Ceremony of the Overseas Dhammaduta Bhikkhus Training Programme Class 32, Dhammaduta Certificate Programme Class 3, and Vipassana Meditation Certificate Programme (International Programme) Class 2 was held on 4 June 2026 at Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, in Thailand. During the ceremony, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to Thailand, H.E. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe was honoured with the Distinguished Dhamma Award in recognition of her contribution and support towards the promotion of Buddhist relations and cooperation.

Ambassador of Sri Lanka Participates in the 15th Celebration of Silk: Thai Silk Road to the World

The Ambassador of Sri Lanka & Permanent Representative to Thailand, E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe represented in the 15th Celebration of Silk: Thai Silk Road to the World, held at the Royal Thai Navy Convention Hall in Bangkok, together with her spouse and two daughters. The family proudly showcased costumes inspired by traditional Sri Lankan attire and crafted from Thai silk by students of Nakhon Pathom Rajabhat University, highlighting the rich cultural heritage of Sri Lanka through a creative fusion with Thailand’s renowned silk craftsmanship.

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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