FCCISL President meets with Royal Thai Embassy to explore expanded trade and business cooperation

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FCCISL President Dr. Rohitha Silva led a delegation to meet Thai Ambassador to Sri Lanka Paitoon Mahapannaporn at the Royal Thai Embassy. The cordial discussion explored opportunities to further strengthen institutional relations and expand trade, investment and business cooperation between Sri Lanka and Thailand.

The FCCISL delegation included Past President Shirley Jayawardana, Director and Chairman of the State Affairs Committee Ruwan De Silva, Secretary General Thilan Wijesooriya, and FCCISL Manager Fathima. Royal Thai Embassy Counsellor Prangtip Kongridhisuksakorn took part in the discussion.

Building upon the longstanding friendship and goodwill between the two countries, both sides discussed the implementation of the Sri Lanka –Thailand Free Trade Agreement and closer cooperation between business communities in the two countries. Enhanced economic ties are expected to create new opportunities for businesses and entrepreneurs, particularly MSMEs, while promoting investment, technology and knowledge exchange, job creation and sustainable growth for the mutual benefit of the Thai and Sri Lankan peoples.

Both sides also considered deepening engagement to facilitate closer connections between FCCISL’s district and regional chamber network and relevant Thai chambers, business organisations and regional commercial networks.

FCCISL outlined its plans for the Asia Trade Fair, scheduled for early 2027 and expected to be organised in collaboration with the SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry. In this regard, FCCISL sought the valued assistance of the Royal Thai Embassy in encouraging the participation of suitable Thai companies, buyers, exhibitors and business delegations.