Sri Lanka FTA has closed the deal and has been submitted

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Department of International Trade Negotiations Revealing the results of the 9th round of Thai-Sri Lanka FTA negotiations successful. Able to close deals as targeted including trade in goods, trade in services, investment and economic cooperation, moving forward with the Cabinet to sign the agreement in early February 2024. This is considered the 15th FTA of Thailand and is also a success according to the Quick Win policy. of commerce, specifying products, services, Thai investment has many benefits.

Ms. Chotima Iamsawatdikul Director-General of the Department Email List of International Trade Negotiations Revealing the results of the 9th round of the Thai-Sri Lanka FTA negotiation meeting between 18-20 December 2023 in Colombo, with Mrs. Oramon Sapthaweetham. Director General of the Department of Business Development As advisor to the head of the FTA negotiators, leading the Thai delegation to attend the said meeting, he said that the meeting was able to conclude the Thai-Sri Lanka FTA negotiations as intended. It covers trade in goods, trade in services, investment and economic cooperation. and after this Each party will carry out internal processes.



This will lead to the signing of the agreement . In Thailand, the Ministry of Commerce will present the results of the negotiations to the Cabinet (Cabinet) to request approval for the signing of the agreement. During the official visit of the Prime Minister to Sri Lanka At the invitation of the President of Sri Lanka in early February 2024, “The conclusion of this negotiation It is considered a success of the Ministry of Commerce. Because it is one of the Quick Win policies that must be achieved within the first 99 days of the government, this is the first FTA of this government and is the 15th FTA of Thailand,” said Ms. Chotima. Ms. Chotima said Although Sri Lanka is a small country, It has a population of only 22 million people but has a unique location. which is an island in the Indian Ocean It is a strategic point for maritime transport.