Japan reassures financial and technical assistance to Sri Lanka

Wednesday, 8 January 2025 00:00 - - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

JICA Senior Vice President meets President Dissanayake
Pledges support for Sri Lanka’s “Clean Sri Lanka” program
During meeting attention drawn to expedite ongoing development work at Bandaranaike International Airport

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) yesterday reassured Sri Lanka of continuous financial and technical assistance without interruption. This was conveyed when Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Senior Vice President Hara Shohei paid a courtesy call on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

During the discussion, attention was drawn to the ongoing development work at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake, which is being carried out under Japanese aid.

It was highlighted that all projects initiated in Sri Lanka under JICA support are planned to be expedited and completed efficiently. Hara Shohei also reaffirmed JICA’s commitment to extending financial support to Sri Lanka in the future, similar to the assistance provided during the country’s debt restructuring process.

He emphasised that JICA is ready to provide financial and technical assistance for the “Clean Sri Lanka” program and other initiatives.

Additionally, JICA expressed interest in supporting Sri Lanka in reforming its transport system and enhancing urban cleanliness through financial and logistical aid.

Japanese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Akio Isomata, First Secretary, Head of Economic Cooperation Kenji Ohashi, JICA Sri Lanka Chief Representative, Tetsuya Yamada, JICA Sri Lanka Senior Representative Yuri Ide, Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma, and Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake also participated in the discussions.