Japan to invest in Sri Lanka’s digital transformation and port development

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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday met with Japanese Ambassador Akio Isomata and discussed issues of bilateral interest.

During the meeting, the Ambassador officially invited President Dissanayake to visit Japan and expressed appreciation for the new Government’s policy framework.

The Japanese Ambassador stated that efforts have been made to include Sri Lanka in the recently launched security cooperation assistance program by the Government of Japan.

Extensive discussions were held regarding the ongoing and future initiatives of the joint Japan-Switzerland-South Africa program aimed at fostering national reconciliation among the northern communities affected by the 30-year conflict. Additionally, they reviewed the current status of Japanese investments in Sri Lanka.

Furthermore, the current status and progress of digital economic and airport investments were discussed. The Ambassador also reaffirmed Japan’s commitment to supporting Sri Lanka’s digital transformation program, emphasising the Government of Japan’s intention to invest in port and aviation-related projects, as well as digitalisation initiatives in Sri Lanka.

The discussion 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.

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