Foreign Policy News

Ministry of Foreign Affairs News

July 1, 2019

G20 Osaka Summit
June 16, 2019

Foreign Minister Kono Visits Mongolia
June 12, 2019

Prime Minister Abe Visits Iran
June 12, 2019

Foreign Minister Kono Visits Sweden and Iran
May 30, 2019

Videos on Japan's Foreign Policy
May 28, 2019

President of the United States of America to Visit Japan
May 23, 2019

Foreign Minister Kono Attends OECD Ministerial Council Meeting and WTO Meetings
May 19, 2019

Foreign Minister Kono Visits Tajikistan
May 10, 2019

Chief Cabinet Secretary Suga Visits United States of America
May 10, 2019

Foreign Minister Kono Visits Russia
May 5, 2019

Foreign Minister Kono Visits Angola, South Sudan and Ethiopia
April 28, 2019

Foreign Minister Kono Visits Saudi Arabia
April 28, 2019

Prime Minister Abe Visits Europe and North America
April 25, 2019

Foreign Minister Kono Visits China

News from the Embassy

July 19, 2019

Calling for Application: Cultural and Information Specialist (PDF) (50KB)
July 18, 2019

Japan to Support Resettled Children in Kilinochchi
July 17, 2019

Japan provides Rs.429 million grant aid for Human Resource Development Scholarship(JDS) project
July 3, 2019

Launching Ceremony of the Light Rail Transit (LRT) Project by Japanese Yen Loan.
July 3, 2019

The Enthronement of His Majesty the Emperor Celebrated at the Japanese Ambassador’s Official Residence
June 25, 2019

Japan relaxes travel advice to Sri Lanka
June 20, 2019

Signing of Memorandum of Cooperations between Japan and Sri Lanka on a Basic Framework for Proper Operation of the System pertaining to Foreign Human Resources with the Status of Residence of “Specified Skilled Worker”
June 6, 2019

Traffic Restrictions and Airport Congestion due to the G20 Osaka Summit
May 21, 2019

The Government of Japan confers a prestigious decoration upon Mr. Upali Stanley Jayasekera
May 9, 2019

The Thirteenth Japan International MANGA Award
May 7, 2019

Government Scholarship (MEXT) now open
May 1, 2019

His Majesty the Emperor’s Accession to the Throne
April 26, 2019

Foreign Minister Taro Kono signs the book of Condolence at the Embassy of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
April 22, 2019

Message of condolences from Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to Hon. Ranil Wickremesinghe, Prime Minister of Sri Lanka following the terrorist attacks in the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
April 22, 2019

Message of condolences from Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to H. E. Mr. Maithripala SIRISENA, President of Sri Lanka following the terrorist attacks in the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
April 22, 2019

Japan Visa Application center will be closed on 22 April 2019.
April 21, 2019

Message of condolences from Foreign Minister Taro Kono following the terrorist attacks in the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
April 15, 2019

Penalty for violation against the Act on Domestic Animal Infectious Diseases Control will be applied more stringently for introduction of meat products to Japan
April 3, 2019

Speeches and Statements by the Prime Minister (On the New Era Name “Reiwa” )
March 21, 2019

Special Lectures on Japan’s ODA by Prof. Naohiro Kitano
March 19, 2019

Japan to Provide Waste Collection Trucks for Jaffna
March 13, 2019

Japan to Support Water Management System for Sustainable Agricultural Production in Anuradhapura
March 12, 2019

Japan Provides Rs. 48 billion under Yen Loan for Establishment of Light Rail Transit (LRT) System in Colombo.
March 7, 2019

Japan provides USD 500,000 grant aid for Empowered Women, Peaceful Communities in Sri Lanka.
March 6, 2019

Japanese Cultural Fair 2019 was held at Arcade, Independence Square on March 2, 2019
March 6, 2019

Japan provides USD 1.5 million grant aid for gender equality and empowerment though UNFPA
February 27, 2019

New method of learning Japanese Language -Japan grants Language Laboratory instruments to the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka-
February 27, 2019

Ambassador of Japan welcomes JDS scholarship fellows at his residence
February 25, 2019

Japanese Cultural Fair 2019 at Arcade, Independence Square on March 2, 2019 from 1630hrs to 2200hrs
February 21, 2019

1st Sakura Science Club Alumni Meeting in Sri Lanka
February 15, 2019

Advisory Services for improving oil spill management capabilities of Sri Lanka Coast Guard
February 15, 2019

Special Advisor to the Prime Minister of Japan visits Sri Lanka
February 4, 2019

Ambassador’s visit to Sammu-city, the host town of Sri Lanka in Tokyo 2020（杉山大使の山武市訪問）
January 28, 2019

Foreign Policy Speech by Foreign Minister Kono to the 198th Session of the Diet
January 25, 2019

Japan to Support Humanitarian Demining in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka
January 25, 2019

Japanese Foreign Minister’s Commendation 2018 awarded to two Sri Lankans
January 25, 2019

Japan to Support Braille Facilities for the Vision Impaired Persons
January 22, 2019

Japanese ship “IKAZUCHI” visited Hambantota port (PDF) (588KB)
January 10, 2019

Visit Waste Water Treatment Plant (under construction by JICA ODA Loan)
January 10, 2019

Japan to Support Improving School Facilities in Kegalle
January 8, 2019

Calling for Applications : Cultural and Information Specialist at the Embassy of Japan (PDF) (54KB)
December 24, 2018

Councilor of Advisory Council for the National Headquarters for Ocean Policy of Japan, Prof. Kanehara's Interview with Daily News (PDF) (1.9MB)
December 20, 2018

Statement from the Embassy of Japan in Sri Lanka “The recent political situation in Sri Lanka”
December 11, 2018

~Baseball for Tomorrow~
December 10, 2018

2-day programme for government officers on disaster resilience for MSMEs, external support to re-establish their business and Business Continuity Planning
November 29, 2018

The Government of Japan confers a prestigious decoration upon Late Mr. P.B. Munasinghe
November 21, 2018

Embassy starts Facebook
November 11, 2018

The Political Situation of Sri Lanka(Statement by Press Secretary Takeshi Osuga)
November 7, 2018

Japan to support Humanitarian Demining in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka
November 7, 2018

Special Lecture on “Japan’s Ocean Policy in the context of the Free & Open Indo-Pacific Strategy”
October 12, 2018

VACANCY for local staff (Application ～10/26) (PDF) (45KB)
October 12, 2018

State Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Corporation refurbished under Japanese Assistance
October 3, 2018

Ms. Kaneko’s Concert with Traditional Japanese Musical Instrument
September 13, 2018

JAPANESE CULTURAL EXHIBITION – 2018
September 11, 2018

Japan to support Humanitarian Demining in Northern Sri Lanka with 1.25 million USD
August 30, 2018

Mr. Nakane, State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan visits Sri Lanka
August 27, 2018

State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan visits Sri Lanka
August 17, 2018

Japanese Defense Minister Onodera to visit Sri Lanka
August 1, 2018

Japan to extend the Project for Enhancing the Training Capacity of Sri Lankan Academy of Financial Studies
July 20, 2018

VACANCY for local staff (Application ～8/1) (PDF) (45KB)
July 13, 2018

Japanese Film Festival 2018
July 6, 2018

The Government of Japan confers a prestigious decoration upon Professor Carlo Fonseka
June 28, 2018

Japan provides Rs.379 million grant aid for Human Resource Development Scholarship projects
June 5, 2018

“Best Friends in Love” starts telecasting on Derana TV
May 21, 2018

Summer in Japan is hot and humid!
May 14, 2018

The Government of Japan handed over equipment to enhance counterterrorism capabilities and public security of the Government of Sri Lanka
May 11, 2018

Ten Major Bridges on National Road Network Rehabilitated with Japanese Assistance
May 9, 2018

Japan Self-Defense Force and Japanese NGO conducted free health camp at Pacific Partnership 2018 in Trincomalee
May 1, 2018

The Government of Japan confers a prestigious decoration upon Professor Carlo Fonseka
April 11, 2018

Maritime Search & Rescue seminar for Sri Lankan military was held aboard Japanese ship “AKEBONO”
April 9, 2018

Japanese Embassy Staff’s Spouses Support Sri Lankan Children’s Education
March 22, 2018

Clarification of the article carried on March 22 Daily News titled "JAPANESE ENVOY SAYS NO TO FOREIGN JUDGES"
March 21, 2018

Japan to Uplift Agriculture in Ampara and Fishery in Mannar
March 20, 2018

Japan to Donate 8 Fire Engines to EPZs
March 20, 2018

Japan support extended to School for Children with Special Needs in Gampaha
March 14, 2018

Japan Extended Rs. 15,619 million for Health and Medical Service Improvement Project (Yen Loan)
March 13, 2018

Chief of Staff, Joint Staff, Japan Self-Defense Forces, visited Sri Lanka
February 20, 2018

JAPANESE TV PROGRAMS DUBBED INTO TAMIL TO BE TELECASTED ON RECONCILIATION CHANNEL (NETHRA TV)
February 5, 2018

JAPANESE FAIR 2018
February 1, 2018

Vacancy Announcement (Consultant for Grassroots Human Security Projects) (PDF) (184KB)
January 19, 2018

The Order of the Rising Sun from Japan to Mr. Das Wijeratne and Mr. Frederick Medis
January 17, 2018

Japan grants an Audio-Visual Studio to the Department of Mass Media, Sri Palee Campus, University of Colombo
January 17, 2018

Further revision of operations to optimize the refugee recognition system
January 10, 2018

“Awa- Odori” Dance Performance to Commemorate the 70th Anniversary of Sri Lanka’s Independence
January 7, 2018

Foreign Minister Kono Visit Sri Lanka(January 4-6, 2018)
December 28, 2017

Japanese ship “SETOGIRI” visited Trincomalee
December 27, 2017

Japanese Foreign Minister Kono to visit Sri Lanka
December 27, 2017

Japanese Architectural Exhibition “Struggling Cities: from Japanese Urban Projects in the 1960’s” (PDF) (1.10MB)
December 27, 2017

“Awa- Odori” Dance Performance & Tokushima Promotion (PDF) (623KB)
November 30, 2017

JAPANESE FILM FESTIVAL IN JAFFNA– 2017
November 13, 2017

Sri Lanka participates in the First World Tsunami Museum Conference in Japan
November 13, 2017

Sri Lankan Students take part in High School Students Islands Summit on World Tsunami Awareness Day in Japan
November 3, 2017

Japan confers a prestigious decoration on Mr. Frederick Medis
November 3, 2017

Japan confers a prestigious decoration on Mr. Das Wijeratne
October 23, 2017

Towards Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons - Japan’s UN Resolution on Nuclear Disarmament
October 20, 2017

Japanese Foreign Minister’s Commendation 2017 awarded to three Sri Lankans
October 17, 2017

Activities in South China Sea and the Indian Ocean (JS Izumo and JS Sazanami) 1 May- 9 August 2017
September 12, 2017

Japan to support Humanitarian Demining in Northern Sri Lanka with 1.2 million USD
September 8, 2017

Recovery of Living Infrastructure with Japanese Aid in Matara
September 8, 2017

Japan Provides Waste Collection Trucks to Galle
September 5, 2017

Call for applications: Global Peacebuilders Program
September 4, 2017

Japanese Film Festival 2017
September 1, 2017

Japanese Cultural Exhibition 2017
August 30, 2017

Visit by Mr. Iwao HORII, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan
August 23, 2017

Maternal and Child Health Centre in Buddhangala opened with Japanese Assistance
August 23, 2017

Japan donates Boats and Communal Facilities to Fishermen in Sampur
August 14, 2017

Providing temporary shelters for disaster victims
July 20, 2017

Galgamuwa Base Hospital modernized with Japanese Assistance
July 20, 2017

Japan to Extend US$ 611,710 for Humanitarian Demining in Northern Sri Lanka
July 20, 2017

Invitation for Application for FY 2017 Grant from the Japan World Exposition 1970 Commemorative Fund
July 19, 2017

Japanese ships “IZUMO” and “SAZANAMI” visit Colombo
July 18, 2017

Japanese assistance for disaster relief efforts
July 14, 2017

“Sports for Tomorrow (SFT)” -Invitation of a Sri Lankan Judo athlete to Japan-
June 30, 2017

Japan provides Rs. 4 billion grant aid for Doppler Weather Radar Network
June 21, 2017

The Japan-Sri Lanka Parliamentarians’ League Sends Relief Goods to Flood and Landslide Victims in Sri Lanka
June 20, 2017

The Order of the Rising Sun from Japan to Ms. Lalitha Rajapaksa
May 31, 2017

Japan hands over disaster relief goods for flood and landslides victims in Sri Lanka
May 30, 2017

Disaster relief assistance to Sri Lanka in response to the damages due to floods and landslides
May 19, 2017

Ikebana Exhibition "Floral Magic" (PDF) (234KB)
April 29, 2017

Japan confers a prestigious decoration on Hon. Susil Premajayantha
April 29, 2017

The Government of Japan confers a prestigious decoration on Ms. Lalitha Rajapaksa
April 25, 2017

The Japanese Government’s Special Communicators for a World without Nuclear Weapons
April 25, 2017

Completion of the Activities by the Japan Disaster Relief Team in Response to the Garbage Mound Collapse at the Disposal Site in the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
April 19, 2017

Handing over ceremony of Japan’s emergency relief goods to Sri Lanka
April 17, 2017

Disaster Relief Assistance to Sri Lanka in response to the collapse of the Meethotamulla garbage fill
April 12, 2017

Hon. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe’s visit to Japan: three projects signed
April 11, 2017

Theldeniya Base Hospital upgraded with Japanese Assistance
April 10, 2017

An Official Visit by the Japanese Ambassador to Galle and Hambantota Districts
March 31, 2017

Spouses of the Japanese Embassy Staff Support Better Future for Sri Lankan Youth
March 16, 2017

Japan organized Women, Peace and Security seminar in Matara
March 9, 2017

Japan supports inclusive development in Trincomalee, Kandy and Moneragala
February 27, 2017

Japanese Grant Aid to support counterterrorism capabilities of the Government of Sri Lanka
February 23, 2017

A famous Japanese film Character, “Tora-san” speaks in Sinhalese on ITN
February 20, 2017

Japan to extend waste collection trucks for "Clean and Green Galle"
February 17, 2017

Grand opening of the Japan Visa Application Centre in Colombo, Sri Lanka
February 9, 2017

Kaluwanchikudy Base Hospital is improved with Japanese Assistance
February 9, 2017

“Beautiful Handicrafts of Tohoku, Japan” – Handicraft Exhibition (PDF) (83KB)
February 1, 2017

The Opening of Japan Visa Application Centre (Early Announcement) (PDF) (91KB)
January 25, 2017

Ambassador of Japan welcomes JDS scholarship fellows at his residence
November 3, 2016

Japan confers a prestigious decoration on Hon. Karu Jayasuriya
November 3, 2016

The Government of Japan confers a distinguished decoration on a former staff of the Embassy of Japan
November 3, 2016

The Government of Japan confers a prestigious decoration on Prof. Monte Cassim
October 27, 2016

Study in Japan! "Global 30" program,Universities in Japan are now offering degree programs in English
October 19, 2016

Newly Constructed Maha Oya Water Treatment Plant by the Government of Japan inaugurate to distribute Clean Water to the Public
October 17, 2016

Japanese Culture Fair at Waters Edge (PDF) (5.7MB)
October 10, 2016

Japan Provides Rs. 48 billion Loan Package to Sri Lanka:
October 8, 2016

Visit to Sri Lanka by Dr. Izumi, Special Advisor
October 5, 2016

Foreign Minister Kishida Attends the United Nations General Assembly
September 13, 2016

Japan Provides TV Programs to Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation
September 1, 2016

Japan to Extend LKR 86,399,929 for Humanitarian Mine clearance for Resettlement and Livelihoods in Northern Sri Lanka
August 23, 2016

Japanese Cultural Exhibition (PDF) (230KB)
August 11, 2016

Colombo Public Library opens a Japanese Section
August 5, 2016

Government of Japan Provides Waste Collection Trucks to Colombo Municipal Council
August 3, 2016

Japan opens New IT institute in Maharagama
August 2, 2016

Japanese Cultural Exhibition 2016
July 25, 2016

Japan and Sri Lanka to further enhance economic cooperation
July 6, 2016

Invitation for Application for FY 2017 Grant from the Japan World Exposition 1970 Commemorative Fund
July 4, 2016

Japan pledges a further Rs.305 million Grant Aid for Human Resource Development Scholarships
June 30, 2016

Japan Provides Rs. 2.4 billion Grant Aid for Implementation of the Maritime Safety Capability Improvement Project
June 20, 2016

Tea Ceremony at Ambassador's Residence (PDF) (297KB)
June 15, 2016

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT :Competitive Project Bidding on Processing Company for Visa-Issuance Related Work
June 15, 2016

Drums of Japan and Sri Lanka beat in unison
June 9, 2016

Japan confers prestigious decoration on Mr. Gilbert Kulatilake
May 28, 2016

Media Statement (Japan-Sri Lanka Summit Meeting)
May 28, 2016

“Cool Japan, Warm Sri Lanka: Japan-Sri Lanka Traditional Drum Performance at (NYSC), Maharagama (PDF) (377KB)
May 26, 2016

Report of a Fraud Incident concerning Japanese Visa Application (PDF) (54KB)
May 21, 2016

Handover ceremony of Japan’s emergency relief goods to Sri Lanka
May 20, 2016

Emergency Assistance to Sri Lanka in Response to the Heavy Rainfall Disaster
May 19, 2016

Emergency Assistance to Sri Lanka in Response to the Heavy Rainfall Disaster
May 19, 2016

Emergency Assistance to the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka in Response to the Heavy Rainfall Disaster
May 18, 2016

Japan Provides Rs. 2.2 billion Grant Aid for the Establishment of a Research and Training Complex at the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna.
April 29, 2016

Japan confers prestigious decoration on Gilbert Kulatilake
April 27, 2016

MoU inked between Japanese Institute and University of Sri Jayewardenepura
April 22, 2016

Japanese Government Scholarship 2017 (MONBUKAGAKUSHO – MEXT)
April 13, 2016

Youth Communicator for a World without Nuclear Weapons
April 10, 2016

G7 Hiroshima Foreign Ministers' Meeting
April 7, 2016

Donation of funds raised by spouses of the Japanese Embassy Staff
March 25, 2016

Foreign Minister Kishida Visits Italy, Vatican and France
March 11, 2016

Thank You Sri Lanka, Tohoku Region is back now!
March 8, 2016

Japan to Extend US$73,982 for the “Project for Improvement of Maternal and Child Health
March 8, 2016

Japan extended 226,312 US Dollars to “The Project for Upgrading Waste Collection Trucks in Colombo”
March 2, 2016

Japan to Extend US$180,322 for the Improvement of Education Environment in Jaffna District
March 1, 2016

Japan to Extend US$ 1,238,003 for Humanitarian Demining in Northern Sri Lanka
January 25, 2016

Government of Japan confers prestigious decoration on Mr. C. Lal De Alwis
January 22, 2016

Japan-Sri Lanka Policy Dialogue and Maritime Dialogue
November 26, 2015

Foreign Minister Kishida Attends APEC Ministerial Meeting