Japan-Sri Lanka Relations
Meeting with Japanese nationals and business representatives in Sri Lanka
May 4, 2024
On May 4, commencing at 12:50 pm local time (16:20 pm JST) for approximately 45 minutes Ms. KAMIKAWA Yoko, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, who is visiting the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka attended a lunch with Japanese residents in Sri Lanka, including representatives from Japanese companies.
- Minister Kamikawa noted that, in view of the strategic importance of Sri Lanka, her visit aims to strengthen cooperation in debt restructuring, the steady implementation of administrative reforms, promotion of a "Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP)" as well as in Women, Peace and Security (WPS). Minister Kamikawa stated that the current friendly relations between Sri Lanka and Japan are the result of the daily efforts of Japanese residents and Japanese companies in Sri Lanka, and expressed her respect for them.
- Minister Kamikawa exchanged views on the current activities and future challenges of the participants in the areas of business and human resource exchange, and confirmed that she would cooperate with them to further promote bilateral relations between the two countries.