Third Japan-Sri Lanka Policy Dialogue serves as constructive platform for strengthening ties

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The third Japan-Sri Lanka Policy Dialogue was held yesterday in Colombo at the Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Ministry. The Dialogue served as a constructive platform for the two countries to exchange views on foreign policy matters and a wide range of bilateral issues, paving the way for enhanced cooperation.

Discussions focused on strengthening economic cooperation, with particular emphasis on shared interests in trade and investment. Sri Lanka briefed the Japanese side on its current economic situation and ongoing efforts towards debt sustainability, while conveying deep appreciation for Japan’s significant role as Co-Chair of the Official Creditor Committee (OCC).

The Dialogue also underscored the value of Japanese Official Development Assistance (ODA) and its substantial contribution to Sri Lanka’s socio-economic development. Given that over 63,000 Sri Lankans currently reside in Japan, the two sides addressed key issues related to labour migration, exploring pathways for sustainable and mutually beneficial migration frameworks.

Emphasis was also placed on deepening defence and security sector cooperation between the two countries.

The Dialogue was Co-Chaired by Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Ministry Additional Secretary – Bilateral Political Affairs (East) Sashikala Premawardhane and Japanese Foreign Affairs Ministry Assistant Minister and Southeast and Southwest Asian Affairs Department Director General Miyamoto Shingo.

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