President Ranil Wickremesinghe has expressed his keenness to restart Japanese development projects that were cancelled by the former Government.
President Wickremesinghe expressed regret over the breakdown of relations between Japan and Sri Lanka following the cancellation of several investment projects by the former Government.
The President has stressed that he is keen to restart those cancelled development projects.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe expressed these views during a meeting with Japan’s Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi in Tokyo today.
The President’s Media Division said the President also indicated that the Government was interested in Japan investing in Sri Lanka’s renewable energy projects.
Japan’s Foreign Minister Hayashi explained that Japan had increased its commitment to renewable energy and would be willing to explore future investment opportunities in Sri Lanka.
The PMD said that Japan’s Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi has also expressed his country’s willingness to take a leading role in Sri Lanka’s creditor talks.
The Japanese Foreign Minister has also welcomed Sri Lanka’s progress with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
The Foreign Minister also explained that Japan would begin the skilled worker examinations in January 2023 for Sri Lankan migrant workers.
President Wickremesinghe appreciated the support extended by Japan on the international stage and expressed the Government’s willingness to support both Japan’s and India’s campaign to become permanent members of the United Nations Security Council.
The Foreign Minister welcomed the news, stressing that Asia required greater representation on the world stage. (NewsWire)