Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- The Sri Lanka-Thailand Business Council (SLTBC) has sought a clear roadmap for implementing the Sri Lanka-Thailand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and details on proposed employment opportunities for 10,000 Sri Lankan workers in Thailand.

The Council's delegation, led by President Rizan Nazeer and comprising several executive committee members, met Thai Ambassador to Sri Lanka Paitoon Mahapannaporn recently to discuss measures to strengthen bilateral trade, investment and labour cooperation. The Sri Lanka-Thailand FTA, signed on February 3, 2024, has yet to come into force. During the meeting, the Council sought clarification on pending approvals, potential obstacles and the timeline for implementing the agreement.

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