Japan contributes to SL’s human security and stability through IOM

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The Government of Japan has decided to extend financial contribution amounting to 122 million Japanese Yen (approximately US$ 1.5 million) through the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) for reintegration and reconciliation to Northern conflict-affected communities

The grant funds will contribute to human security and stability of Sri Lanka by catalysing the process of reintegrating ex-combatants and conflict-associated vulnerable groups into society through community based projects and community reconciliation programs etc.

The signing of the Exchange of Notes in this regard took place on Thursday between Nobuhito Hobo, Ambassador of Japan to Sri Lanka and Richard Danziger, Chief of Mission, IOM Sri Lanka at Embassy of Japan. “We sincerely hope that this assistance would effectively be utilised to meet the initiatives for the social and economic reintegration”, said the Japanese Ambassador Hobo, at this ceremony.

Japan’s overall assistance to the Northern Province has covered a wide range of areas to promote development and has continuously addressed humanitarian needs as well.

Japan’s ongoing projects in the Northern Province include the improvement of the central functions of Jaffna Teaching Hospital, construction of Vavuniya-Kilinochchi Transmission Line, demining assistance, Development Planning in Jaffna and Mannar districts and livelihood assistance.

Japan hopes that these initiatives would benefit the people in the Northern Province as well as surrounding areas, and assist them to restore their livelihoods.

Japan will also continue its proactive support for the speedy recovery in the North, and the overall development of Sri Lanka in cooperation with the Government of Sri Lanka as well as the international community and NGOs.