Press Releases
Enhancing Trade and Economic Ties with Thailand Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Thailand and Permanent Representative to UNESCAP, C. A. Chaminda I. Colonne chaired an online discussion organised by the Mission on 19.07.2022, with a view to initiate the interaction between the key Sri Lankan Government institutions, business chambers, councils in Sri Lanka and the key business organizations in Thailand
Strengthening Post-Disaster Recovery Cooperation: Ambassador of Thailand Meets Executive Director of ADPC
The Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to Thailand, E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe had a meeting with Mr. Aslam Perwaiz, Executive Director of the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) at the ADPC premises, to discuss continued cooperation in post-disaster recovery and long-term resilience building in Sri Lanka following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. During the meeting, H.E. the Ambassador expressed
her sincere appreciation for the timely technical and monetary assistance extended by ADPC in response to the impacts of Cyclone Ditwah, which caused widespread damage across several parts of Sri Lanka. In this regard, the Ambassador formally handed over a Letter of Acknowledgement from Hon. H M Vijitha Herath, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign
Employment and Tourism of Sri Lanka to the Executive Director of ADPC, conveying the Government of Sri Lanka’s appreciation for ADPC’s support and solidarity.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok Formally Commences Official Duties for the Year 2026
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok, Thailand ceremonially commenced work for the year 2026 on 02 January, in keeping with government directives on the commencement of duties of public institutions for the New Year.
Chairman of the National Crafts Council, Sampath Erahapola, Chairperson of the Spices and Allied Products Marketing Board, Kumudini Gunasekara, Chairman of the Coconut Development Authority, Keerti Sri Weerasinghe, Director General of the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka, Renuka M. Weerakone, Director General of the Industrial Development Board, P. L. U. Rathnamalala, Officials of the Export Development Board, Sri Lanka Tea Board, Sri Lanka Handicrafts Board and National Gem and Jewellery Authority represented the Government institutions.
Secretary General/CEO of the Federation of Chambers of Commerce & Industry of Sri Lanka, Ajith D. Perera, CEO/Secretary General of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, Manjula de Silva, Secretary General/CEO of the National Chamber of Exporters, Shiham Marikar, Secretary General/CEO of the National Chamber of Commerce, Bandula Dissanayake, President of the Sri Lanka Thailand Business Council, Lalith Kumarage represented the Business Chambers in Sri Lanka.
First Secretary/Head of Chancery, A. W. S. Samanmali and First Secretary (Commercial), Vireshika Bandara of the Mission were associated with the Ambassador & Permanent Representative.
Strengthening Post-Disaster Recovery Cooperation: Ambassador of Thailand Meets Executive Director of ADPC
The Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to Thailand, E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe had a meeting with Mr. Aslam Perwaiz, Executive Director of the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) at the ADPC premises, to discuss continued cooperation in post-disaster recovery and long-term resilience building in Sri Lanka following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. During the meeting, H.E. the Ambassador expressed
her sincere appreciation for the timely technical and monetary assistance extended by ADPC in response to the impacts of Cyclone Ditwah, which caused widespread damage across several parts of Sri Lanka. In this regard, the Ambassador formally handed over a Letter of Acknowledgement from Hon. H M Vijitha Herath, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign
Employment and Tourism of Sri Lanka to the Executive Director of ADPC, conveying the Government of Sri Lanka’s appreciation for ADPC’s support and solidarity.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok Formally Commences Official Duties for the Year 2026
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok, Thailand ceremonially commenced work for the year 2026 on 02 January, in keeping with government directives on the commencement of duties of public institutions for the New Year.