📋 Tender Overview
A twelve-member delegation of Sri Lankan automobile component manufacturers concluded a week-long exposure visit to Bangkok from 30 November to 06 December 2024. The visit was jointly organized by the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok, the Sri Lanka Export Development Board and the Thai-Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce. The primary objective of the visit was to enhance the delegations understanding of Thailands advanced automotive sector and to foster meaningful business collaborations between the two countries.
The delegation comprised representatives from prominent companies including Lanka Harness Co. (Pvt.) Ltd., Auto Foam (Pvt.) Ltd., Accolade Engineering (Pvt.) Ltd., FRP Technologies (Pvt.) Ltd., M.V Electronic (Pvt.) Ltd., TOS Lanka Co. (Pvt.) Ltd., St. Anne Rubber Goods, and Rorasil (Pvt.) Ltd. Key Highlights of the visit included participation in the Motor Expo Thailand to gain insights into the latest trends, innovations and technologies in the automotive industry; meeting with the Thailand Automotive Institute focussing on Thailands automotive policies, industry developments and opportunities for collaboration; visits to manufacturing facilities such as SAIC Motor CP, MG vehicle assembly plant, Siam NSK, manufacturer of steering systems, Dashing International renowned for producing wire harnesses, and Thai Smile Group and a networking session with the Thai-Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce.
The exposure visit provided valuable insights into Thailands advanced automotive manufacturing ecosystem and further strengthened ties between the two countries. It also highlighted Sri Lankas potential as a supplier of high-quality automobile components for the global market. The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok remains committed to fostering initiatives that enhance Sri Lankas industrial capacity and its role in the international trade.
