President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has actually consulted with Ambassador of Japan to Sri Lanka, Mr.
Akio Isomata, today (27) at the Presidential Secretariat.During the meeting, the Ambassador officially invited President Dissanayake to visit Japan and expressed appreciation for the brand-new governments policy structure, the Presidents Media Division (PMD) said.The Japanese Ambassador mentioned that efforts have been made to include Sri Lanka in the recently introduced security cooperation assistance program by the Government of Japan.Extensive discussions were held relating to the continuous and future efforts of the joint Japan-Switzerland-South Africa program focused on promoting nationwide reconciliation amongst the northern communities impacted by the 30-year dispute.
Furthermore, they reviewed the current status of Japanese investments in Sri Lanka, according to the PMD.Furthermore, the present status and progress of digital financial and airport investments were discussed.The Ambassador likewise declared Japans dedication to supporting Sri Lankas Digital Transformation Program, highlighting the Government of Japans intent to purchase port and aviation-related jobs, along with digitalization efforts in Sri Lanka, it added.The conversation was attended by Advisor to the President on Economic and Financial Affairs Dr.
Duminda Hulangamuwa, Senior Additional Secretary to the President Roshan Gamage, First Secretary and Head of Economics and Development Cooperation Section Ohashi Kenji, and First Secretary and Head of Political Section Murata Shinichi.-- PMD