Sri Lankan Ambassador in Thailand Looks to Tap into Thai Agricultural Expertise to Enhance Agricultural Sector in Sri Lanka
The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand Wijayanthi Edirisinghe had a productive meeting with representatives of the Sri Lankan company New Frontiers (Pvt.) Ltd. on 23 August 2024, aiming to seek Thai expertise to enhance Sri Lanka’s agricultural sector.
The discussions during the meeting focused on establishing partnerships between the Company and Thai experts, specifically the Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research, to elevate Sri Lanka’s agricultural industry.
New Frontiers (Pvt.) Ltd., is a prominent exporter of fruits and vegetables in Sri Lanka that has expanded into fruit and vegetable processing. The Company’s goal is to increase the value of its products to reduce post-harvest losses and improve the competitiveness of Sri Lankan exports.
The anticipated collaborations with Thai experts and Sri Lankan exporters are poised to enhance the quality and sustainability of Sri Lankan exports, create new avenues for global market entry, and fortify Sri Lanka’s position in the international agricultural trade.
The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand met with representatives of New Frontiers (Pvt.) Ltd. to discuss collaborating with Thai experts to improve Sri Lanka’s agricultural sector. New Frontiers is a leading exporter of fruits and vegetables in Sri Lanka, aiming to add value to their products and minimize post-harvest losses. Collaborations with Thai experts and Sri Lankan exporters are expected to enhance the quality and sustainability of Sri Lankan exports, create new opportunities for global market access, and improve Sri Lanka’s competitiveness in international agricultural trade. The focus is on working with the Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research to achieve these goals.
