INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
economic recovery process and congratulated the government for stabilizing the economy during a short span of time and making further
foreign investments.During his discussion with Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena at the Temple Trees this morning (Oct 10), the Japanese
Vice-Minister said that his visit to Sri Lanka to attend the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) has given him an opportunity to interact
with Sri Lankan leadership regarding bilateral cooperation
Lanka is situated at strategic juncture along the sea lanes of the Indian Ocean and an important partner in realizing a free and open
concern over escalation of conflict in Gaza Stripe, he said that the Covid-19 pandemic had resulted in global economic downturn and the
Vice-Minister for the support extended to Sri Lanka for the debt restructuring process and assured that Sri Lanka is committed to a
accordance with the agreement with the IMF, and expressed his hope that Sri Lanka will bring itself back on track for development as soon as
possible.The delegation included Japanese Ambassador, Mizukoshi Hideaki, Secretary to the Vice Minister, Nanao Eiichiro, Southwest Asian
Affairs Director Tsutsumi Taro Division and Director Tokita Yuji.Minister Roshan Ranasinghe, State Ministers Sisira Jayakody and Janaka
Wakkumbura, MP Yadamini Gunawardena, Secretary to the Prime Minister, Anura Dissanayake and Vice Chancellor of Colombo University Prof
H D Karunaratne were also present at this meeting.
