In a significant meeting yesterday, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa convened with Japanese Ambassador Akio Isomata to discuss the revival of development initiatives that had been halted by the previous government. Premadasa expressed the Opposition’s dedication to reinvigorating projects funded by Japan, emphasizing their commitment to facilitating the timely completion and progress of these initiatives.
This dialogue follows Japan’s announcement that new projects in Sri Lanka would only be considered after a comprehensive evaluation of requests from the Sri Lankan government and the country’s overall economic situation. The Japanese Embassy highlighted its focus on advancing 11 ongoing projects, including the expansion of Bandaranaike International Airport, which are reportedly making good progress following recent debt restructuring negotiations.
The meeting underscores the importance of international collaboration in fostering economic development in Sri Lanka and signals a proactive approach from the Opposition to engage with foreign partners for the nation’s growth. Premadasa’s assurance of cooperation is a positive step towards maintaining strong ties with Japan and ensuring that critical development projects are back on track.
