Japan ready to play a leading role with creditors to restructure Sri Lanka’s debt – Japanese FM

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President Ranil Wickremesinghe held discussions with Japan’s Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi this morning in Tokyo.

During the meeting, Foreign Minister Hayashi welcomed Sri Lanka’s progress with the IMF and expressed his country’s willingness to take a leading role in Sri Lanka’s creditor talks.

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 stressed that he was keen to restart those projects.

The President also indicated that the Government was interested in Japan investing in Sri Lanka’s renewable energy projects.

Japan 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 Foreign Minister also explained that Japan would begin the skilled worker examinations in January 2023 for Sri Lankan migrant workers.

The President 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.

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No to UNHRC Tuesday, 27 September 2022 09:57 AM

Japan wants to become UN Security council member. India of course does too. However, us to support either too much means, we go against Russia and China. Japan must show us greater involvement than India, and so far they never speak against us, so better for us to ally ourselves closely to Japan. Better give Japan who will never be a security threat to us a chance over India, in their diplomatic UN ambition. India if worse comes to worse may seek military solution to get what they want from us. Us and Japan will always be mutual understanding and respect.

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Iwazaru Tuesday, 27 September 2022 09:57 AM

Ha Ha! Japan will only play a role, not a direct involvement. Who is paying for the man on the left?

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Gama Rala Tuesday, 27 September 2022 10:07 AM

All our problems are over thanks to this genius. God save the queen.

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Reformist Tuesday, 27 September 2022 11:16 AM

Japan is a great country which rose against all odds after World War II. They transformed the country like no other, with minimal natural resources. Today, their education system, skills, expertise, industries are the very best in the world. Their public servants are some of the best in the world. Their work ethics are unparalleled. It is like sky and earth compared with SL. Only if SL useless politicians and public servants can learn 10% of Japan's. Sadly, it will never happen. SLankans wait for religions and useless spiritual beliefs to solve their problems.

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Punchi Tuesday, 27 September 2022 11:37 AM

We have been hearing and hearing of Japan’s willingness to take a lead in Creditor talks, but that is about all. It just like we telling the UNHRC we are willing to comply with requirements, but again that is about all

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