A high-level discussion was held on Thursday (24) at the Presidential Secretariat between Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake and a visiting delegation from Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), accompanied by representatives from Japanese trade, commerce, and industry sectors.
The Japanese delegation is in Sri Lanka to explore new investment opportunities and avenues for expanding economic cooperation between the two countries. The team is scheduled to hold further discussions in the coming days with both public and private sector stakeholders.
The meeting focused on identifying potential sectors for investment and strengthening bilateral trade ties. Both parties expressed commitment to deepening economic collaboration, particularly in the context of Sri Lanka’s ongoing economic recovery and reform efforts.
Among those present were Senior Additional Secretary to the President Roshan Gamage, Director for Southwest Asia at Japan’s Trade Policy Bureau Toshiyuki Shimano, Deputy Director Hiromi Sumi, Regional Representative Toyokazu Nagamune, and officials from the Japanese Embassy in Sri Lanka.
The visit is expected to pave the way for renewed investor confidence and increased Japanese participation in Sri Lanka’s economic development.
