Japanese Defense Minister Onodera to visit Sri Lanka
2018/8/17
August 17, 2018
Mr. Itsunori Onodera, Defense Minister of Japan, is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka from August 20 to 22, 2018. It will be the first time ever for a Japanese Defense Minister to visit Sri Lanka.
During his stay, Minister Onodera will hold Japan-Sri Lanka Defense Minister consultations with State Minister of Defense, Hon. Ruwan Wijewardene, as well as call on Sri Lankan Government top leaders. He is also planning to have field visits outside Colombo.
The Embassy of Japan expects that this visit would help further consolidate the “Comprehensive Partnership” between Japan and Sri Lanka.
During his stay, Minister Onodera will hold Japan-Sri Lanka Defense Minister consultations with State Minister of Defense, Hon. Ruwan Wijewardene, as well as call on Sri Lankan Government top leaders. He is also planning to have field visits outside Colombo.
The Embassy of Japan expects that this visit would help further consolidate the “Comprehensive Partnership” between Japan and Sri Lanka.