Friday Jun 19, 2026
Friday Jun 19, 2026
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A 25-member business delegation from Thailand’s Board of Trade will join Sri Lankan corporate leaders, policymakers, and diplomats in Colombo today (19) as the Sri Lanka–Thailand Business Council (SLTBC) marks its 25th anniversary, deepening the growing economic engagement between the two countries amid efforts to deepen trade and investment links.
The Silver Jubilee celebrations of the SLTBC will be held this evening at The Kingsbury Hotel, Colombo, bringing together business leaders, entrepreneurs, diplomats, and other stakeholders from both countries.
The participation of the Thai delegation adds further significance to the milestone event and reflects the growing strategic importance of economic relations between Sri Lanka and Thailand.
Established in 2001, the SLTBC was founded with the objective of transforming the longstanding cultural and historical ties between the two countries into a stronger economic partnership. Over the past 25 years, the Council has served as a platform for promoting bilateral trade, investment, and business collaboration while facilitating engagement between the private sectors of both nations.
Through business forums, trade missions, strategic partnerships, and networking initiatives, the Council has contributed to strengthening commercial ties and promoting knowledge exchange across a range of sectors, including manufacturing, agriculture, tourism, logistics, healthcare, education, and technology.
The anniversary celebrations will also recognise the contributions of the Council’s founders, past presidents, executive committee members, corporate partners, and other stakeholders who have supported its development over the past quarter century.
The Council said the Silver Jubilee marks not only a milestone in its history but also an opportunity to strengthen future economic cooperation between Sri Lanka and Thailand. As businesses adapt to a rapidly evolving global environment shaped by digitalisation, artificial intelligence (AI), sustainability, and innovation, the Council aims to play a greater role in fostering cross-border trade, investment, and business partnerships.
Building on its 25-year legacy, the SLTBC said it remains committed to supporting new commercial opportunities and deepening economic engagement between Sri Lanka and Thailand in the years ahead.
