The Ambassador of Sweden, Jan Thesleff recently concluded a successful and productive visit to Sri Lanka aimed at strengthening the ties between Sweden and Sri Lanka. Accompanied by Team Sweden and representatives of Swedish companies, the Ambassador met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Vijitha Herath; the Minister of Trade and Commerce, Mr. Wasantha Samarasinghe; the Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation, Mr Bima Rathnayake; the Minister of Environment, Dr. Dammika Patabendi; the Minister of Health, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa; and the Deputy Minister for Education and Higher Education, Dr. Madhura Senevirathne. 

He also met with Leif I Ohlson, Secretary General for the Sweden–Sri Lanka Business Council to explore opportunities for enhanced trade, investment, and innovation between the two countries. During the visit, the Ambassador addressed the Sweden–Sri Lanka Joint Workshop on Innovation and Research in Colombo, emphasizing the importance of collaboration in sustainable development, technology, and knowledge exchange.

The visit marked an important step in advancing partnerships that foster innovation, sustainability, and shared prosperity between Sweden and Sri Lanka.