Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Cambodia, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe recently met with President of the Cambodia Chamber of Commerce, Neak Oknha Kith Meng to discuss avenues for strengthening trade, investment and economic cooperation between Sri Lanka and Cambodia.
During the meeting, Ambassador Edirisinghe emphasized Sri Lanka’s commitment to deepening economic ties with Cambodia and fostering collaboration in key areas including tourism, manufacturing, logistics and agriculture. She also emphasized the expanding presence of Sri Lankan businesses in Cambodia, especially in the finance, logistics, IT, and tourism sectors, and pointed out the rising interest among additional Sri Lankan IT companies to seek opportunities in the Cambodian market.
The President of the Cambodia Chamber of Commerce expressed his keen interest in enhancing bilateral business interactions and invited a business delegation from Sri Lanka to visit Cambodia. He noted that proficiency in IT is a crucial factor for Cambodia’s economic advancement and expressed interest in learning from Sri Lanka’s expertise in this area. He announced his plans to visit Sri Lanka with a business delegation to explore further avenues of cooperation, particularly in the IT sector.
The Ambassador reaffirmed Sri Lanka’s dedication to strengthening economic and commercial partnerships with Cambodia, while underscoring the potential for collaboration in the identified key sectors. Both parties agreed on the importance of fostering business exchanges and promoting joint ventures for the benefit of the economies of both countries.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
18 March 2025
