The Sri Lanka-Thailand Business Council (SLTBC) marked a significant milestone in its distinguished history with the celebration of its 25th anniversary, commemorating a quarter century of fostering trade, investment, economic cooperation and enduring friendship between Sri Lanka and Thailand.
Welcoming the distinguished guests, SLTBC President Rizan Nazeer reflected on the council’s remarkable 25-year journey in strengthening bilateral trade and business relations between Sri Lanka and Thailand.
Adding further significance to the evening were addresses delivered by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Royal Thai Embassy in Colombo Paitoon Mahapannaporn, who noted that trade between the two countries has increased by nearly 48 percent in recent years while investment ties continue to strengthen.
Marking the council’s 25th anniversary, he noted that the Royal Thai Embassy had brought a delegation of 27 Thai business representatives to Sri Lanka to participate in business forums, networking sessions and site visits, aimed at fostering stronger partnerships.
Prim Jitcharoongphorn, Deputy Secretary General of the Board of Trade of Thailand and Chief of the Working Committee on South Asia of the Board of Trade of Thailand, reaffirmed the importance of continued collaboration and people-to-people connections in driving future growth.
Speaking on behalf of the Principal Sponsor, INSEE Cement Chief Executive Officer Thusith Gunawarnasuriya underscored the importance of strong regional partnerships in driving sustainable economic development and creating long-term value for businesses and communities alike.
The highlight of the evening was the address by the chief guest, Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath, who commended the SLTBC for serving as a vital bridge between the two nations, bringing business communities closer and creating new opportunities for trade and investment.
