The Prime Minister of Thailand, Srettha Thavisin arrived in Sri Lanka on Saturday afternoon (Feb.03) on an official visit.

Welcomed at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake by his Sri Lankan counterpart, Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena, PM Thavisin is accompanied by a high-level Thai delegation.

The official visit, scheduled from February 3 to February 4, 2024, is at the invitation of President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

Prime Minister Thavisin is set to be the Guest of Honour at the national ceremony marking the 76th Anniversary of the Independence of Sri Lanka.

During his visit, the Thai Prime Minister is expected to participate in the signing of the historic Sri Lanka-Thailand Free Trade Agreement (SLTFTA). This significant agreement aims to strengthen economic ties between the two nations and enhance trade cooperation.

As part of the official discussions, a Sri Lanka-Thailand Business Forum will also be held at the Kingsbury Hotel. The forum, organized by the Department of International Trade Promotion and Department of Trade Negotiations of the Ministry of Commerce of Thailand, along with the Department of Commerce and the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka, is designed to foster collaboration between business communities from both countries.

Accompanying Prime Minister Thavisin is a 39-member delegation, including Phumtham Wechayachai (Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce), Jakkapong Sangmanee (Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand), and other high-level officials and business representatives.

This visit underscores the commitment of both countries to strengthening diplomatic and economic relations, opening avenues for mutual growth and cooperation in various sectors.