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Third Japan-Sri Lanka Policy Dialogue takes up whole range of issues

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8 months ago

2025/08/1

Director General of the Southeast and Southwest Asian Affairs Department and Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, Miyamoto Shingo (2nd from left) speaking at the third Japan–Sri Lanka Policy Dialogue concluded on Wednesday in Colombo

The third Japan–Sri Lanka Policy Dialogue concluded on Wednesday serving as a constructive platform for strengthening ties, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism said yesterday.

It said: The 3rd Japan–Sri Lanka Policy Dialogue was held on 30 July in Colombo at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment & Tourism. The Dialogue served as a constructive platform for the two countries to exchange views on foreign policy matters and a wide range of bilateral issues, paving the way for enhanced cooperation.

Discussions focused on strengthening economic cooperation, with particular emphasis on shared interests in trade and investment. Sri Lanka briefed the Japanese side on its current economic situation and ongoing efforts towards debt sustainability, while conveying deep appreciation for Japan’s significant role as Co-Chair of the Official Creditor Committee (OCC).

The Dialogue also underscored the value of Japanese Official Development Assistance (ODA) and its substantial contribution to Sri Lanka’s socio-economic development. Given that over 63,000 Sri Lankans currently reside in Japan, the two sides addressed key issues related to labour migration, exploring pathways for sustainable and mutually beneficial migration frameworks.

Emphasise was also placed on deepening defence and security sector cooperation, between the two countries.

The dialogue was co-chaired by Sashikala Premawardhane, Additional Secretary for Bilateral Political Affairs (East) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism of Sri Lanka, and Miyamoto Shingo, Director General of the Southeast and Southwest Asian Affairs Department and Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan.

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14 hours ago

2026/03/23

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Warm Weather Advisory
Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Department of Meteorology
at 3.30 p.m. on 22 March 2026, valid for 23 March 2026.

The Heat index, the temperature felt on human body is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and North-western provinces and in
Anuradhapura, Mannar and Vavuniya districts.

The Heat Index Forecast is calculated by using relative humidity and maximum temperature and this is the condition that is felt on your body. This is not the forecast of maximum temperature. It is generated by the Department of Meteorology for the next day period and prepared by using global numerical weather prediction model data.

Effect of the heat index on human body is mentioned in the above table and it is prepared on the advice of the Ministry of Health and Indigenous Medical Services.

ACTION REQUIRED
Job sites: Stay hydrated and takes breaks in the shade as often as possible.
Indoors: Check up on the elderly and the sick.
Vehicles: Never leave children unattended.
Outdoors: Limit strenuous outdoor activities, find shade and stay hydrated.
Dress: Wear lightweight and white or light-colored clothing.

Note:
In addition, please refer to advisories issued by the Disaster Preparedness & Response Division, Ministry of Health in this regard as well. For further clarifications please contact 011-7446491.