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
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.
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.
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.
