At the invitation of the Royal Thai Embassy in Colombo, the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Greater Mekong Business Council, hosted a panel discussion on “Business Opportunities between Thailand and Sri Lanka: Food, Agriculture, and Health for Sustainable Prosperity and Wellbeing.” The event, held on March 3 at The Kingsbury Colombo, was followed by a business networking session with a visiting Thai business delegation.
The Thai delegation, organized by the Thai Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Board of Trade of Thailand, included 17 officials and business representatives. This visit followed a business promotion mission to Thailand in February 2025 and aimed to deepen trade and investment ties, particularly in key sectors that contribute to sustainable development.
The panel discussion featured industry leaders and experts from both countries who explored collaboration opportunities in food, agriculture, and health. Duminda Hulangamuwa, Chairman of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, welcomed the Thai delegation’s focus on these sectors, highlighting their alignment with Sri Lanka’s government priorities on food security, agriculture, and tourism-driven services.
Ambassador of Thailand to Sri Lanka, His Excellency Paitoon Mahapannaporn, noted that while Sri Lanka’s traditional exports to Thailand were dominated by precious stones, recent trends indicate growth in raw materials, processed products, plastics, textiles, chemicals, tea, and spices. He emphasized the significant potential for further trade expansion.
Chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade of Thailand, Mr. Sanan Angubolkul, stressed the importance of collaborating on value-added products and services, ensuring greater access to global markets. He led the delegation, which included prominent Thai entrepreneurs from various industries.
Beyond the discussions, the Thai delegation will conduct field visits to gain firsthand insights into Sri Lanka’s food, agriculture, and health sectors, identifying potential areas for collaboration and further strengthening economic tiesbetween the two nations.
