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On 13 October 2026, the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA), led by Senior Colonel Saranyu Viriyavejakul, Vice President (Acting President of NEDA), and Ms. Hataitat Mahasukon, Director of Project Management Bureau II, held a bilateral meeting with Mr. R.M.S.P.S. Samantha Bandara, Director General of the Department of External Resources (ERD), and Dr. M.K.C. Kapila Senanayake, Director General of the Department of Fiscal Policy (FPD), of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, together with relevant officials. The meeting took place in Bangkok, Thailand, on the sidelines of the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group. During the meeting, both sides discussed ways to strengthen development cooperation between Thailand and Sri Lanka through Financial Assistance (FA) and Technical Assistance (TA). NEDA presented a List of Potential Collaboration Projects with Sri Lanka, aligned with NEDA’s Country Strategies for 2026–2030. The proposed projects cover three key development pillars: economic, social, and environmental development, while also supporting the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Both sides agreed to maintain close coordination and continue discussions with relevant agencies to assess the suitability and prioritize potential projects, as well as to advance financial and technical cooperation towards tangible outcomes. These efforts aim to further strengthen bilateral relations and promote sustainable development cooperation between Thailand and Sri Lanka.

Colonel (Ret.) Saranyu Viriyavejakul, D.Sc., Vice President and Acting Director of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA), together with Mr. Kirati Veruwan, Vice President, led executives and officials in attending the Royal Buddhist funeral chanting ceremony for Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati Krom Luang Ratchasarinee Siripatchara Maha Whajra Ratchathida at Phiman Rattaya Throne Hall, The Grand Palace, on September 12, 2026.