A 33-member delegation from the Sri Lanka Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) recently concluded a successful visit to Thailand as part of their International Collaboration Study Tour. The visit was aimed at strengthening defence cooperation and enhancing mutual understanding between the two nations.
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Thailand, E. A. S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe warmly welcomed the delegation to the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok, and highlighted the importance of the visit in strengthening the strategic partnership between Sri Lanka and Thailand. She also reiterated Sri Lanka’s commitment to enhancing cooperation in defence and military education.
The delegation, led by Air Commodore Amal Perera, Chief Instructor – Air Wing of the Defence Service Command & Staff College; defence officials from Sri Lanka Army, Navy, Airforce; and officers from Bangladesh, Napal, Indonesia and Saudi Arabia also participated in the event. The visit underscored the strong bilateral ties between Sri Lanka and Thailand, and provided an opportunity for high-level discussions on defence strategies, regional security, and military education.
During the stay, the delegation engaged in a series of productive meetings with senior officials from the Royal Thai Armed Forces and visited key military institutions and training facilities across the country. The visit reflects on the significant progress in the ongoing efforts of the two countries to deepen military and defence relations between them.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
11 September 2024
