SL, Thailand discuss bilateral issues

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Thailand’s Vice Minister for the Office of the Prime Minister General (Rtd.) Nipat Thonglek paid a courtesy call on Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at the Prime Minister’s Office on 10 February.

Vice Minister briefed the Prime Minister on his productive discussions with senior Government officials, particularly with the Inspector General of Police (IGP), regarding the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on defence exchanges between the two countries.

During the meeting, both sides engaged in discussions on efforts to combat human trafficking. Prime Minister Amarasuriya extended her appreciation to the Government of Thailand for its assistance in the rescue operations of Sri Lankans trafficked in Myanmar and sought further support in securing the release of 18 more Sri Lankans currently in distress.

The discussions also covered the Thailand-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and the strengthening of economic ties. Vice Minister Thonglek commended the ongoing collaboration between the chambers of commerce of both nations, emphasising the importance of fostering closer trade and investment relations. The meeting was attended by Ambassador of Thailand to Sri Lanka Paitoon Mahapannaporn along with the visiting delegation from the Kingdom of Thailand.

The Sri Lankan delegation included Secretary to the Prime Minister Pradeep Saputhanthri, Additional Secretary to the Prime Minister Sagarika Bogahawatta, Director-General of the Southeast and Central Asia Division Sashikala Premawardhane, and Ministry of Foreign Affairs Southeast and Central Asia Division Director Thilini Ihalage.

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