A meeting between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the Chairman of the Nippon Foundation in Japan Mr.
Yhei Sasakawa was held yesterday (07) at the Presidential Secretariat.The President stressed that the most popular job of the government is to get rid of rural poverty in Sri Lanka, and he revealed hope that this initiative would likewise cause enhancements in education concurrently.During the meeting, Mr.
Yhei Sasakawa, Chairman of the Nippon Foundation, stated that his foundation is committed to adding to the enhancement of public health, education, and the well-being of the differently abled community in Sri Lanka.Mr.
Sasakawa particularly highlighted that his organization is particularly focused on supporting the educational advancement of trainees in the Jaffna, according to the Presidents Media Division (PMD).
Furthermore, the President kept in mind that the government prepares to initiate unique projects targeted at addressing rural poverty, which is a priority in the nations development agenda.The meeting also underscored the importance of additional reinforcing the friendship in between the 2 nations, the statement added.Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Anil Jayantha Fernando, Secretary to the President, Dr.
Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, Senior Additional Secretary to the President, Roshan Gamage, Japanese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Akio Isomata, Chairman of the Sasakawa Health Foundation, Dr.
Takahiro Nanri, Executive Director of The Nippon Foundation, Ichiro Kabasawa, and a group of representatives attended the meeting.-- PMD