Japan to appoint special rep. to coordinate development activities in SL

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Japan is to appoint a special representative to coordinate development activities in Sri Lanka, an official from the Japanese government has informed Prime Minister on Tuesday.

Japanese Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga told Prime Minister Wickremesinghe in Tokyo on Tuesday evening that Japan will appoint Advisor to Japanese Prime Minister Dr Hirato Izumi as the special representative.

The discussion between the premier and Mr Suga was centred on the maritime routes in the Indian Ocean and the security in the Indian Ocean region.

The Prime Minister had informed Mr Suga that Sri Lanka is committed to ensure maritime security in the region. He had said that Sri Lanka is planning to host an Indian Ocean Summit. he had has suggested a common programme to ensure security in the Indian Ocean.

The parties have also focused on digitalization of television in Sri Lanka as well.

Minister of Special Projects Dr. Sarath Amunugama, Minister of Development Strategies and International Trade Malik Samarawickram, MP Ashu Marasinghe and Secretary to Prime Minister Saman Ekanayake participated in the discussion.

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Lord Wolfstein Thursday, 13 April 2017 08:58 AM

Nonsense. How does Sri Lanka want to guarantee maritime security in the region with its few small war ships and inadequately trained sailors?

ANTON Thursday, 13 April 2017 10:06 AM

OK ..... WHAT IS THE BIG DEAL HERE?

TommPachaya Friday, 14 April 2017 03:38 AM

Maritime security could not be established within our own waters by our Navy or Coast Guard. April 01st is long gone but the lies continue.

Lakshman De Silva Friday, 14 April 2017 10:07 AM

Sri Lanka is a sovereign country and has intellegent officials and can look after our country. Japan should not interfere in SRi Lanka's development and maritime decisions

Sambo Friday, 14 April 2017 11:16 AM

I think appointing a special envoy for development projects is a very good idea. If not monies received for development projects goes into the accounts of politicians.

ceylon Friday, 14 April 2017 05:06 PM

japan is a true friend of lanka.she didnt loot lanka peoples money under the name of development.help japan whatever way lanka can. via DM Android App

Booruwa Friday, 14 April 2017 08:47 PM

Why can't foreign countries loot when our politicians are a a hoot becuase the constantly rob the country and from people, and then get away with it.

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