The President and Executive Committee of the Sri Lanka–Greater Mekong Business Council (SLGMBC) of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce held a meeting with the Ambassador of Thailand to Sri Lanka, Paitoon Mahapannaporn and Counsellor of Thailand to Sri Lanka, Ms. Prangtip Kongrittisuksakon recently.
The discussion focused on enhancing economic cooperation and exploring new investment opportunities between Thailand and Sri Lanka under the activation of the FTA signed.
During the meeting, both parties identified several key areas for collaboration, including boosting tourism, agriculture, fisheries and healthcare sectors, and increasing bilateral trade and investment. Ambassador Paitoon said, “Thailand as a gateway to ASEAN and Mekong sub-region, and Sri Lanka as a gateway to South Asia for the potential cooperation in all sectors. One of the highlights was the potential to attract investment from Thailand in Sri Lanka’s agricultural sector, including the production, processing and distribution. “ The SLGMBC remains committed to fostering these discussions and implementing the strategies discussed, paving the way for strengthened economic ties and mutual growth between the two nations.
