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Japan yesterday extended its best wishes to the new Government and said it will support future development in Sri Lanka as a hub in the region.
The Japanese Embassy, in a statement, said Japan welcomes the peaceful, free and fair holding of the Parliamentary Elections in Sri Lanka, conducted successfully on Wednesday (5 August). It commended Sri Lanka’s long-established tradition of democracy, which was further strengthened through the election.
“While congratulating the Government’s victory in the election, Japan, as a long-standing friend of Sri Lanka, will continue to support Sri Lanka’s effort towards further development as a hub of the Indian Ocean region,” the Japanese Embassy statement added.