Foreign Policy News

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

2025/4/2

Foreign Minister IWAYA's Attendance at the NATO Foreign Ministers' Meeting (April 2-5)

2025/3/28

Message of condolences from Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi on the earthquake in the central Myanmar

2025/3/28

Message of condolences from Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi on the earthquake damage in the Kingdom of Thailand

2025/3/28

Message of condolences from Prime Minister ISHIBA Shigeru on the earthquake damage in the Kingdom of Thailand

2025/3/27

Message of Condolences Issued by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi Regarding the damages caused by the wild fire in the Republic of Korea

2025/3/21

Foreign Minister IWAYA Attends Japan-China-ROK Trilateral Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (March 21-22)

2025/3/18

Message of condolence by Foreign Minister IWAYA on the passing of former U.S. Ambassador to Japan Michael H. Armacost

2025/3/17

Message of condolences and sympathies issued by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi regarding the devastating damages caused by tornadoes and storms in the Midwest and South of the United States of America

2025/3/17

Message of condolences and sympathies issued by Prime Minister ISHIBA Shigeru regarding the devastating damages caused by tornadoes and storms in the Midwest and South of the United States of America

2025/3/10

Foreign Minister IWAYA's Attendance at the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting (March 12-14)

2025/3/3

The Election of Judge IWASAWA Yuji as President of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) (Statement by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi) (March 3)

2025/2/18

Foreign Minister IWAYA's Attendance at the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting (February 19-23)

2025/2/14

Messages of Condolences issued by Prime Minister ISHIBA Shigeru and Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi following the passing of H.E. Dr. Sam NUJOMA, the First President of the Republic of Namibia

2025/2/14

Foreign Minister IWAYA's Attendance at Munich Security Conference (February 14-16)

2025/2/4

Prime Minister ISHIBA's Visit to the United States of America (February 6-8)

2025/2/4

Messages of Condolences issued by Prime Minister ISHIBA Shigeru and Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi following the passing of H.E. Prof. Dr. Horst KÖHLER, former President of the Federal Republic of Germany

2025/2/1

The Situation in Myanmar Four Years after the Coup d’État (Statement by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi)

2025/2/1

G7 foreign ministers’ statement on the escalation of violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo

2025/1/31

Message of Condolences issued by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi regarding the Aircraft Accident in Virginia, U.S.

2025/1/31

Message of Condolences issued by Prime Minister ISHIBA Shigeru regarding the Aircraft Accident in Virginia, U.S.

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

2024/7/4

Handing-over Ceremony for the JICA Pilot Project Conducted Under Technical Cooperation Project, "Project for Formulation of Western Province Solid Waste Management Master Plan"

2024/7/2

Courtesy Call on Chief Cabinet Secretary HAYASHI by Hon. M.U.M. Ali Sabry, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka

2024/7/2

Japan-Sri Lanka Foreign Minister’s Meeting and Working Dinner

2024/7/2

Both Japan and Sri Lankan Foreign Ministers Highlight Human Resource Development Scholarship Project

2024/6/27

Japan to extend its support to Humanitarian Demining Activities in Northern and Eastern Provinces

2024/6/27

Milestone Agreement Reached on a Memorandum of Understanding between the Official Creditor Committee and Sri Lanka on Debt Restructuring

2024/5/29

A New Opportunity to Work in Japan - The Building Cleaning Field Skills Test for the Specified Skilled Workers starts in July 2024

2024/5/20

Nominations for "Hamaguchi Award" starts and "Hamaguchi Essay contest" to be organized

2024/5/13

A New Opportunity to Work in Japan - The Building Cleaning Field Skills Test for the Specified Skilled Workers starts in July 2024

2024/5/8

Japan and UN Women unite to advance the women, peace and security agenda in Sri Lanka

2024/5/6

UNFPA Sri Lanka and Government of Japan Partner to Enhance Healthcare Access

2024/5/4

Courtesy Call on President Wickremesinghe of Sri Lanka by Foreign Minister Kamikawa

2024/5/4

Courtesy Call on Prime Minister Gunawardena of Sri Lanka by Foreign Minister Kamikawa

2024/5/4

Japan-Sri Lanka Foreign Minister’s Meeting

2024/5/4

Foreign Minister Kamikawa Conveyed the Decision to Provide Sonar-Equipped Vessel to Sri Lanka

2024/5/4

Japan-Sri Lanka Foreign Minister’s Working Dinner

2024/5/4

Visit the Colombo Port and Colombo Dockyard by Foreign Minister Kamikawa

2024/5/4

Meeting with Japanese nationals and business representatives in Sri Lanka

2024/4/29

Announcement of Mr. Kosala Rohana Wickramanayake and Mr. Athulla Robert Francis Edirisinghe Receiving “The Order of the Rising Sun”

2024/4/25

Japan Boosts Support for Inland Fisheries Development in Sri Lanka with US$3 Million Grant