Tuesday Jun 09, 2026
Tuesday Jun 09, 2026
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The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok facilitated the visit of a 16-member Sri Lankan delegation, coordinated by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), comprising representatives of export-oriented food and beverage companies. The delegation visited Thailand from 24-31 May to participate in THAIFEX – Anuga Asia 2026, Asia’s leading food and beverage trade exhibition, and a parallel Technical Exposure and Capacity Building Program organised by the Embassy.
The Sri Lankan Embassy in Bangkok played a pivotal role in facilitating the program by coordinating high-level meetings, technical visits, and logistical arrangements for the delegation. The program was organised in close collaboration with relevant Thai Government agencies, industry associations, and private sector organisations.
The delegation was accompanied by Sri Lankan Ambassador to Thailand Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, officials of the Embassy, and representatives of the EDB, who participated in a series of engagements and discussions aimed at strengthening trade and investment cooperation between Sri Lanka and Thailand.
The Sri Lanka Pavilion at THAIFEX – Anuga Asia 2026 was officially inaugurated on 26 May, providing an important platform for Sri Lankan exporters to showcase a diverse range of products and services while engaging with international buyers, distributors, and industry stakeholders from across the globe.
As part of the Technical Exposure and Capacity Building Program, the delegation undertook a factory visit to Southeast Asian Packaging and Canning Ltd., and participated in knowledge-sharing sessions with the Marketing Association of Thailand, the Thai Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade of Thailand, the Federation of Thai Industries, and the Thai Packaging Centre. The delegation also visited the exhibition booths of Charoen Pokphand Foods and dedicated significant time to exploring the exhibition, identifying emerging industry trends, and engaging with potential business partners.
The program provided valuable exposure to international best practices, technological innovations, packaging solutions, and evolving market trends within the food and beverage sector. It also created meaningful opportunities for business networking, knowledge exchange, and future collaboration, while contributing to the strengthening of economic ties between Sri Lanka and Thailand and supporting the internationalisation of Sri Lankan exporters.
The Sri Lankan Embassy in Bangkok remains committed to facilitating trade promotion initiatives and supporting Sri Lankan businesses in accessing new markets, enhancing competitiveness, and strengthening their presence in Thailand and the wider Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region.
