Thai Ambassador visits EDB

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Ambassador of Thailand Chulamanee Chartsuwan met with EDB Chairperson and CE Indira Malwatte on 23 August at the EDB.

Malwatte enlightened on the longstanding friendly relationship between the two countries and discussed the trade activities proposed for the next few years with Thailand. She also recalled the programs concluded during the past few years which provided opportunities for closer collaboration between the two counters.

Malwatte also briefed on the One Village One Product (OVOP) proposed by Thailand with a view to developing producer groups and growers at regional level to link them with global supply chains.

She also drew attention to the proposals that were submitted to obtain technical knowhow for the sectors such as agriculture product, automobile components product, electronic and electrical products, which provide more opportunities for Sri Lankan exporters. The Ambassador of Thailand is keen on supporting the export development programs between the two countries and thanked the EDB for the cooperation extended in trade activities between the two countries.