Japan says closely paying attention to SL’s difficult economic situation, ready to assist

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Japanese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Mizukoshi Hideaki said that Japan is ready to provide continuous
support to Sri Lanka while strengthening relations between the two countries, for Sri Lanka's
economic program with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and for the development activities
of the country.

In a statement, the President's Media Division said that during discussions between President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and the Japanese Ambassador at the President’s House in Colombo, today, Ambassador Mizukoshi Hideaki said that continuous efforts will be made to further strengthen the economic, social and cultural relations with Sri Lanka.

President Rajapaksa had during the discussions expressed his deep appreciation to Japan for their support to Sri Lanka.

Meanwhile, the Japanese Embassy in a statement on their FaceBook page said that Japan is closely paying attention to the current difficult economic situation in Sri Lanka and the severe humanitarian situation accompanied.

"Considering such a situation, the Government of Japan has decided to provide Emergency Grant Aid of USD three (3) million through UNICEF and WFP in order to provide medicine and food in a manner that would directly benefit the Sri Lankan people. Japan sincerely hopes that this assistance will be of help to overcome the hardship faced by the people of Sri Lanka, Japan’s long-standing friends," the Embassy said.

The statement added that the government of Japan would like to consider its further contribution to Sri Lanka in consultation with the Government of Sri Lanka and other developing partners, while giving attention to the situation of Sri Lanka and the negotiation progress between Sri Lanka and IMF.

Comments - 10

Colin Friday, 01 July 2022 07:54 PM

Japan we are in an economic pickle.Remember how our former President JR Jayawardene spoke on behalf of Japan at San Francisco after the defeat of Japan in World War 2. Now Japan uts pay back time. We the public must agitate that the Metro Rail Project should be given back to Japan

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Bystander Friday, 01 July 2022 08:30 PM

Japan does not owe Sri Lanka a thing. Given the concessionary funding terms that were offered there was nothing in the light rail project for Japan. The problem may have been that there was nothing in it for some politicians either.

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Da Friday, 01 July 2022 09:03 PM

Japan has paid back for that several times.

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Cam kay Friday, 01 July 2022 09:23 PM

Japan should not give money to the Goby of SL. Those in Govt now are all looters. In order to make sure that people get the benefit, Japan should ideally give in-kind donations that are distributed to the people directly.

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sss Saturday, 02 July 2022 05:49 PM

Miracle of Asia, even the world. Did not go bankrupt during 30 year war. But it has been achieved after the war. Shows the extent of corruption and mismanagement

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Lanka Saturday, 02 July 2022 08:02 PM

Thanks for watching us, Japan. When and if these looters leave please think about our poor people.....thank you!

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Joshua Saturday, 02 July 2022 08:58 PM

Japan should help us to get rid of Rajapakshes from this country. That will be a valyale assistance

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Spartacus Saturday, 02 July 2022 09:33 PM

Japan does not want her Public Money to be misused by the yakkos in power now.

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Gemunu Pilimathalawa Saturday, 02 July 2022 10:44 PM

What Japan and all the other Friendly Democratic countries Must do is Help the People to Topple this Illegitimate Government.Then we the people will Punish these looters and bring back the Billions of Dollars these looters have hidden away in Off shore accounts

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DOT Sunday, 03 July 2022 09:41 AM

Willing is NOT Enough !

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