Following the successful conclusion of his participation at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in the United States, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has departed for Japan.
According to the President’s Media Division (PMD), he left John F. Kennedy International Airport last night (September 25) to commence an official visit to Japan, which will take place from September 27 to 30, at the invitation of the Japanese government.
During the visit, President Dissanayake is scheduled to hold an audience with His Majesty the Emperor of Japan and engage in a summit meeting with the Japanese Prime Minister to discuss a wide range of matters of mutual interest, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism stated.
President Dissanayake will also address a Business Forum attended by senior representatives of major Japanese corporations and investors, focusing on emerging economic opportunities in Sri Lanka. Additionally, he will participate in “EXPO 2025 Osaka” as a Guest of the Government of Japan on the occasion of Sri Lanka Day, highlighting the country’s cultural heritage and economic potential to an international audience.
The President will further meet with members of the Sri Lankan expatriate community in Japan. He will be accompanied by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath, along with senior government officials.
The Ministry noted that the visit aims to further consolidate and strengthen the longstanding bonds of friendship and cooperation between Sri Lanka and Japan.
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