Japanese government assures visiting ministers of continuing support
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Prof. G.L.Peiris, Minister of
External Affairs and Mr. Basil Rajapaksa, Minister of
Economic Development with Ambassador Yasushi Akashi, Special
Representative of the Government of Japan on Peace Building,
Rehabilitation and Reconstruction on Tuesday. (Pix By: Yohan
Bandara) |
Professor G.L. Peiris, Minister of External Affairs,
and Mr. Basil Rajapaksa, Minister of Economic Development were received
in Tokyo by Ambassador Yasushi Akashi, representative of the Government
of Japan on Peace Building, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction in Sri
Lanka.
The Ministers explained in depth to Ambassador Akashi
current developments in Sri Lanka with regard to the resettlement of
internally displaced persons, the rebuilding of infrastructure and the
restoration of livelihoods, the repeal of Emergency Regulations with the
return of normalcy to the country, the appointment by President Mahinda
Rajapaksa of the Commission on Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation, the
discussions between the Government and other political parties and
initiatives directed towards constitutional reform.
Ambassador Akashi assured the Ministers about Japan's
continuing support for the rebuilding of Sri Lanka's economy in the post
conflict situation. He appreciated the detailed briefing he received
from the Ministers.
Ministers Professor Peiris and Mr. Basil Rajapaksa
also met with Mr. Akira Kanai, Chairman of the Japan Association of
Travel Agents (JATA) and members of the Board of JATA to discuss
modalities for creating greater awareness in Japan about the
significantly enhanced opportunities for tourism in the new situation in
Sri Lanka.
Ministers G.L. Peiris and Basil Rajapaksa also held
detailed discussions with Mr. Yutaka Banno, Member of the House of
Representatives, and members of the ruling party, the Democratic Party
of Japan at the Head Office of the Party. |
