Japan, as a long-standing friend, has said, it welcomes the recent development towards political stability in Sri Lanka including the appointment of the new Cabinet through due process in accordance with the law.

“Japan, in cooperation with the Government of Sri Lanka, commits to further strengthening our “Comprehensive Partnership” in order to achieve peace, stability and prosperity in Sri Lanka and the Indo-Pacific region. We commend all the parties for their efforts,” a statement from the Japanese Embassy in Colombo said.