📈 SLTBC & Thai Ambassador Discuss FTA & 10,000 Job Openings

• Bilateral Agreements: The Sri Lanka–Thailand Business Council (SLTBC) met Thai Ambassador Paitoon Mahapannaporn to drive implementation of the Sri Lanka–Thailand Free Trade Agreement (signed 3 Feb 2024, awaiting enforcement) and operationalise signed labour agreements. • Key Highlights: • Employment Opportunities: Labour frameworks are expected to unlock 10,000 job opportunities for skilled Sri Lankan workers in Thailand. • Trade & Investment: Focus on identifying high-potential export sectors for Sri Lankan goods and mapping Thai investment spaces in Sri Lanka. • Visa Facilities: SLTBC requested a return to online or arrival visa issuance for Sri Lankan travelers to Thailand. • Council Initiatives: Offered to host targeted B2B meetings, form business delegations, organize an FTA Awareness Programme, and connect Thai employers with Sri Lankan recruitment and training institutions.