The Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Thailand, Mrs. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, accompanied by the Defence Attaché, Air Commodore Vajira Jayakody, paid an official call on Air Chief Marshal Sakesan Kantha, Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Air Force, at the Royal Thai Air Force Headquarters in Bangkok.
The meeting served as an important milestone in advancing bilateral defence relations between Sri Lanka and Thailand, with discussions focusing on strengthening cooperation between the Sri Lanka Air Force and the Royal Thai Air Force. Both sides exchanged views on expanding collaboration in professional military education and training, capacity building, knowledge-sharing, and other areas of mutual interest aimed at fostering closer institutional engagement.
The visit also marked the first official meeting between the Sri Lankan Ambassador and the Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Air Force, reflecting the growing momentum in defence diplomacy and the longstanding friendship between the two countries.
Conducted in a warm and constructive atmosphere, the discussions reaffirmed the shared commitment of Sri Lanka and Thailand to further enhance bilateral defence cooperation and explore new opportunities for collaboration in support of regional peace, stability, and mutual understanding.
