Foreign Policy News

2025/7/20

Message of condolences from Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi regarding the tourist boat incident in the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam

2025/7/12

Nine years since the issuance of the Arbitral Tribunal’s award as to the disputes between the Republic of the Philippines and the People’s Republic of China regarding the South China Sea (Statement by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi)

2025/7/9

Foreign Minister IWAYA's Attendance at the ASEAN-related Foreign Ministers' Meetings (July 9-12)

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

2025/7/16

Vibrant Success of Japanese Bon Odori Festival 2025 in Sri Lanka

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