The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok, together with the visiting Sri Lankan delegation, recently engaged in a meeting with the Office of National Buddhism of Thailand, a central government agency under the Prime Minister’s Office.
According to the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok, the Office of National Buddhism of Thailand is responsible for the administration of Buddhism in the country.
The Sri Lankan delegation was led by Chief Incumbent of the Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo, the Most Venerable, Dr. Kirinde Assaji Thero. The visiting dignitaries called on the Acting Director of the Secretariat Office of the Sangha Supreme Council, Associate Professor Dr. Chachapon Jayaphorn.
The interaction focused on the deep-rooted cultural and religious linkages shared by Sri Lanka and Thailand through Theravada Buddhism and explored avenues to expand ongoing cultural & religious collaboration between the two countries.
Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to Thailand, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, highlighted the significant achievements of cultural and religious ties with Thailand and events which were organised for the commemoration of 70 years marking diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and Thailand this year. Dr. Jayaphorn assured that the fullest support will be extended for future activities organized for strengthening religious and cultural ties.
The Ven. Dr. Kirinde Assaji Thero even extended an invitation for a high-level representation of the Government of Thailand to participate in the Nawam Perahera to be organized in Colombo in February 2026.
The meeting was attended by Chairman, Task Force for Tourism (Western Province), Dr. Dulan Hettiarachchi, Minister Counsellor and Head of Chancery, Thilini Ihalage, and Minister Counsellor/Commerce of the Mission, Shiwanthi Abeyrathne. (Newswire)
