Foreign Policy News

2025/7/6

Message of condolences and sympathies issued by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi regarding the devastating damages caused by the floods in Texas of the United States of America

2025/7/6

Message of condolences from Prime Minister Ishiba on the flood damage in Texas of the United States

2025/6/27

Foreign Minister IWAYA's Attendance at the Japan-Australia-India-U.S. (Quad) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (June 30-July 2)

2025/6/23

Foreign Minister IWAYA's Visit to the Netherlands (June 24-26)

2025/6/23

U.S. Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Facilities (Statement by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi)

2025/6/13

Situation surrounding Israel’s attack against Iran (Statement by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi)

2025/6/13

Prime Minister ISHIBA's Attendance at the G7 Summit in Kananaskis (June 15-18)

2025/6/13

Message of Condolences issued by Foreign Minister IWAYA following the passing of H.E. Mr. Edgar Chagwa LUNGU, Former President of the Republic of Zambia

2025/6/13

Message of Condolences issued by Prime Minister ISHIBA following the passing of H.E. Mr. Edgar Chagwa LUNGU, Former President of the Republic of Zambia

2025/6/13

Message of condolences from Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi regarding the airplane accident in the State of Gujarat, India

2025/6/13

Message of condolences from Prime Minister ISHIBA Shigeru regarding the airplane accident in the State of Gujarat, India

2025/6/2

Message of condolences from Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi on the flood in the Federal Republic of Nigeria

2025/5/17

Letter of Condolences by Prime Minister ISHIBA on the Passing of Former President José MUJICA of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay

2025/5/9

G7 Foreign Ministers’ statement on India and Pakistan

2025/5/8

Message of condolence by Foreign Minister IWAYA on the passing of Professor Joseph S. Nye

2025/5/8

Message of condolence by Prime Minister ISHIBA on the passing of Professor Joseph S. Nye

2025/4/25

Regarding the Judgement of the Cheongju District Court of the Republic of Korea in the Lawsuit Filed by a Bereaved Family of a Former Comfort Woman (Statement by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi)

2025/4/25

Foreign Minister IWAYA's Visits to Vatican City State, the United States (NY), Senegal, Saudi Arabia, and France (April 25 - May 4)

2025/4/23

Prime Minister ISHIBA's Visit to Viet Nam and the Philippines (April 27-30)

2025/4/23

Message of condolences from Prime Minister ISHIBA Shigeru following the terrorist attack in Kashmir

2025/4/23

Message of condolences from Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi following the terrorist attack in Kashmir

2025/4/21

Condolences on the demise of His Holiness the Pope Francis (Statement by Prime Minister ISHIBA and Foreign Minister IWAYA)

2025/4/21

Statement by Prime Minister ISHIBA on the demise of His Holiness the Pope Francis

2025/4/15

G7 Foreign Ministers’ statement marking two years since the beginning of the devastating war in Sudan

2025/4/15

Message of condolence by Foreign Minister IWAYA on the passing of Former Deputy Secretary Armitage

2025/4/15

Message of condolence by Prime Minister ISHIBA on the passing of Former Deputy Secretary Armitage

2025/4/11

Message of condolences from Foreign Minister Iwaya following the roof collapse at a nightclub in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

2025/4/6

G7 foreign ministers’ statement on China’s large-scale military drills around Taiwan

2025/7/4

Economic Cooperation Policy Dialogue

2025/7/4

Japan Delivers Third Round of Support to Boost Border Health Preparedness with IOM Support

2025/7/1

Japan enhances social cohesion, gender equality, sexual and reproductive health and rights, and climate action through UNFPA

2025/7/1

Sri Lanka Receives 2.5 million USD from the Government of Japan to Strengthen Anti-Corruption Mechanisms

2025/6/24

IOM and the National Anti-Human Trafficking Taskforce Initiate Nationwide Media Campaign to Raise Awareness on Trafficking-in-Persons with the support of Government of Japan

2025/5/30

Japan extends its support for Humanitarian Demining Activities in Northern and Eastern Provinces

2025/5/16

2025 Nominations for "Hamaguchi Award" have started

2025/5/16

2025 Nominations for "Hamaguchi Essay Contest for High School Students" have started

2025/5/4

Courtesy Call on the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka and Meeting with the Deputy Minister of Defense

2025/4/18

Ambassador ISOMATA had the honour to witness the special exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic

2025/4/17

Ambassador ISOMATA met with the Governor of the Central Province and visited the Kandy City Wastewater Treatment Plant

2025/4/9

Sri Lanka launches the new National Anti-Corruption Action Plan - President Dissanayake reiterates the Nation’s Commitment to Transparency and Good Governance

2025/4/3

Making a major step towards the transformation to a digital economy (Yen loan project: Signing of a consultant contract for the Digital Terrestrial Television Broadcasting Project)

2025/3/29

Empowering women entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka

2025/3/28

Traditional Japanese Musical Concert & Cultural Performance at the Embassy of Japan in Sri Lanka

2025/3/27

Opening of the Emergency Waiting Area (EWA) at Kalutara South Police Women and Children’s Bureau

2025/3/26

Japan and FAO Support Strengthening of Inland Fisheries in Sri Lanka with Handover of Upgraded Hatchery and Live Fingerling Bowzers

2025/3/25

Japan Supports Road Construction in Kotiyagala Village to Improve Accessibility

2025/3/21

Strengthening women’s economic resilience: Japan and UN Women support women entrepreneurs in Mannar

2025/3/20

IOM and Japan Strengthen the Bureau for the Prevention and Investigation of Abuse of Children and Women to Combat Trafficking and Abuse

2025/3/20

Japan Provides Fire Trucks through JPY 300 Million-Worth Grant Assistance to Support Sri Lanka’s Export

2025/3/7

The debts restructuring agreement between Japan and Sri Lanka (Statement by Press Secretary KITAMURA Toshihiro)

2025/3/7

Japan Officially Concludes the Debt Restructuring with Sri Lanka

2025/3/6

A New Opportunity to Work in Japan: Automobile Transportation Business Skills Test for Specified Skilled Workers Begins in March 2025

2025/2/25

Japan Strengthens Sports Ties with Sri Lanka through Baseball Equipment Donation

2025/2/24

Japan-Funded Workshop is Hosted by the International Trade Center to Unlock the High Potential of Sri Lanka’s Exports

2025/2/21

Mr. Chitral Jayawardane Honoured with “The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays”

2025/2/19

Embassy of Japan in Colombo Celebrates the 65th Birthday of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan

2025/2/18

Remarks by Ambassador Akio ISOMATA at the reception commemorating the 65th Birthday of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan (As delivered)

2025/2/15

Handover of Healing Garden to Palliative Care Centre for Children with Cancer

2025/2/14

Meeting between Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs IKUINA Akiko and Hon. Harshana Suriyapperuma, Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning, Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka

2025/2/14

Japanese Ambassador and UNDP Resident Representative engage in observation visit of the Climate Promise renewable energy initiatives in the Northern and Eastern Provinces

2025/2/13

Ambassador of Japan visits women entrepreneurs supported by project ‘Pathways to Peace’

2025/2/12

UNFPA and Government of Japan Strengthen Health Services in the Northern Province

2025/2/11

Japan to Provide its Support for Improving Medical and Educational Facilities in the Northern Province

2025/2/10

Ambassador Akio ISOMATA Visits Japanese Language Laboratory at Rajarata University

2025/2/7

Embassy of Japan in Sri Lanka Hosts Origami Workshop to Promote Japanese Art of Paper Folding

2025/2/3

Courtesy Call on H.E. A. K. Dissanayake, President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka by Ms. IKUINA, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs

2025/2/3

Japan Provides JPY 300 Million in New Grant Assistance to Support “Clean Sri Lanka”

2025/1/23

Ambassador ISOMATA observed a self-treatment type flush bio-toilet in Polonnarwa

2025/1/22

Ambassador ISOMATA visited an oil tank farm, visited Easter Bombings-relates sites and observed bridges constructed under ODA grant projects

2025/1/22

Ambassador ISOMATA’s Visit to Kattankudy, Batticaloa

2025/1/21

Ambassador ISOMATA visited UNDP project sites and paid a call on the Governor of Eastern Province

2025/1/20

Ambassador ISOMATA visited Sampur, Trincomalee Port and Trincomalee Eastern Command Naval Base

2025/1/16

Announcement of Awardees for the 7th JAPAN Construction International Award

2024/12/23

Groundbreaking Ceremony on the Establishment of “Doppler Weather Radar Network”

2024/12/7

Japan Provides Emergency Supplies to Disaster Victims in Sri Lanka

2024/12/4

Emergency Assistance to the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka in Response to the flood and landslide

2024/11/29

Ambassador of Japan Hosts a Reception to Mark the Beginning of Tenure in Sri Lanka

2024/11/27

The Embassy of Japan in Sri Lanka Hosts an Enchanting Evening of Traditional Japanese Music

2024/11/15

Congratulatory Message from Prime Minister ISHIBA Shigeru to President Dissanayake of Sri Lanka on the results of the general election in Sri Lanka

2024/11/15

Message of Congratulations by Ambassador Isomata

2024/11/7

Ambassador ISOMATA presents credentials to H.E. the President Anura Kumara Dissanayake

2024/11/4

Announcement of Mr. Wadduwage Don Dulip Chitral Jayawardane Receiving "The Order of the Rising Sun"

2024/10/22

Ambassador MIZUKOSHI Hideaki Completes Tenure in Sri Lanka: Strengthening Bilateral Ties During Challenging Times

2024/10/15

Japanese Graduates’ Alumni Association of Sri Lanka Honoured with the Foreign Minister's Commendation

2024/10/11

Farewell Ceremony for Amb. Mizukoshi organized by the Ministry of Finance

2024/9/25

Congratulatory Letter from Prime Minister Kishida to President Dissanayake of Sri Lanka

2024/9/24

Tender Announcement for Bandaranaike International Airport Development Project Phase 2

2024/9/23

Message of Congratulations by Ambassador MIZUKOSHI to President-elect H. E. Anura Kumara Dissanayake

2024/9/23

H. E. MIZUKOSHI Hideaki, Ambassador of Japan to Sri Lanka, paid a courtesy call on H.E. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake

2024/9/13

Japanese Language Teacher's Association of Sri Lanka Honoured with the Foreign Minister's Commendation

2024/9/10

SLJBC Received the Foreign Minister's Commendation

2024/8/22

Japan to extend its support to Humanitarian Demining Activities in Northern Province

2024/8/13

Ambassador's Commendation Awarded to Mr. Sujeewa Wijayanayake for Outstanding Contributions to Japan-Sri Lanka Relations through Baseball

2024/8/12

Mr. Athulla Edirisinghe Honoured with “The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays”

2024/8/7

Opening Ceremony of Kebitigollewa Solar Power Plant: A Milestone in Japan-Sri Lanka Collaboration under the Joint Crediting Mechanism, JCM

2024/8/6

Ambassador Mizukoshi Reaffirmed Japan's Continued Commitment to Supporting Agriculture and Improving Livelihoods in Northern Province

2024/8/1

Sri Lankan and Maldivian Border Officials capacitated on International Health Regulations to respond to border health challenges

2024/7/31

Mr. Kosala Rohana Wickramanayake Honoured with “The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette”

2024/7/26

15 Promising Sri Lankan Public Sector Officials Embark upon New Endeavor under the JDS (Japanese Grant Aid for Human Resource Development Scholarship) Program, Graced by Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka

2024/7/24

Sri Lanka's Debt Restructuring Efforts and Resumption of the disbursement of Yen Loans (Statement by Foreign Minister KAMIKAWA Yoko)

2024/7/24

Japan Officially Notifies Sri Lanka of Its Decision to Resume Disbursement to Yen Loan Projects

2024/7/22

Japan Enhances Sri Lanka's Immunization Services with Donation of Refrigerated Trucks

2024/7/15

Bon Odori Festival 2024: A Celebration of Cultural Exchange Between Japan and Sri Lanka

2024/7/12

Opening of the Emergency Waiting Area at Mirihana Women and Children’s Bureau: A Critical Step towards Protecting Vulnerable Populations