A special discussion took place at Parliament between Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa and Japanese Ambassador Akio Isomata. The meeting focused on expanding bilateral cooperation across key fields including economic development, technological innovation and environmental sustainability.
According to a statement released by the Opposition Leader's Office, the dialogue explored climate change adaptation as well as the sustainable development of the blue economy.
Focus on tech and the seas
Special attention went towards securing greater Japanese technical and scientific backing for smart agriculture, marine industries, sustainable fisheries and ocean science.
They also discussed building direct bridges between universities, research bodies and industries in both nations to push technological innovation, skills growth and knowledge sharing.
Disaster management and long ties
Disaster preparedness and climate resilience were also high on the agenda. The talks examined how Sri Lanka could benefit from Japan's advanced knowledge in early warning setups, disaster risk handling and resilient infrastructure.
Premadasa thanked Japan for its long friendship and valuable support toward Sri Lanka's economic and social progress. Both sides stressed the value of ongoing talks and deeper institutional teamwork to meet Sri Lanka's sustainable development priorities.
