Ambassador of Sri Lanka meets Minister of Commerce of Thailand

Saturday, 15 March 2025 00:00 - - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand Wijayanthi Edirisinghe called on Minister of Commerce of Thailand Pichai Naripthaphan on 12 March at the Ministry of Commerce of Thailand.

During the meeting, Ambassador Edirisinghe expressed her appreciation for Thailand’s continued support and cooperation in the areas of trade, investment, and economic collaboration. The Ambassador also highlighted the potential to further enhance bilateral relations, especially in trade and investment, and expressed Sri Lanka’s commitment to fostering stronger economic ties with Thailand and welcomed Thailand’s proactive engagement in bilateral and regional trade initiatives.

In response, Minister Pichai Naripthaphan emphasised the potential to strengthen trade ties, particularly under the Sri Lanka-Thailand Free Trade Agreement, which is expected to come into effect soon. He also indicated that Thailand is on track to sign a Free Trade Agreement with the European Union by the end of this year.

The Minister further acknowledged Sri Lanka’s renowned gem industry and underscored the potential for collaboration in promoting gem and jewellery exports to Thailand. He also highlighted the opportunities in religious tourism and the importance of enhancing investment cooperation and capacity building between the two countries.

Both sides expressed their commitment to working together to unlock the full potential of bilateral trade and investment relations.

The meeting was attended by Vice Minister of Commerce of Thailand Suchart Chomkin, Department of Trade Negotiations of Thailand Director General Chotima Iemsawasdikul, and Department of International Trade Promotion of Thailand Deputy Director General Warawut Somwangprasert. First Secretary/Head of Chancery, A.W.S. Samanmali and Counsellor (Commercial) Vireshika Bandara of the Embassy also joined the discussion.