Japanese government assures visiting ministers of continuing support

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Japanese government assures visiting ministers of continuing support
Prof. G.L.Peiris, Minister of External Affairs and Mr. Basil Rajapaksa, Minister of Economic Development with Ambassador Yasushi Akashi, Special Representative of the Government of Japan on Peace Building, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction on Tuesday. (Pix By: Yohan Bandara)">
Prof. G.L.Peiris, Minister of External Affairs and Mr. Basil Rajapaksa, Minister of Economic Development with Ambassador Yasushi Akashi, Special Representative of the Government of Japan on Peace Building, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction on Tuesday. (Pix By: Yohan Bandara)
Professor G.L. Peiris, Minister of External Affairs, and Mr. Basil Rajapaksa, Minister of Economic Development were received in Tokyo by Ambassador Yasushi Akashi, representative of the Government of Japan on Peace Building, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction in Sri Lanka.
The Ministers explained in depth to Ambassador Akashi current developments in Sri Lanka with regard to the resettlement of internally displaced persons, the rebuilding of infrastructure and the restoration of livelihoods, the repeal of Emergency Regulations with the return of normalcy to the country, the appointment by President Mahinda Rajapaksa of the Commission on Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation, the discussions between the Government and other political parties and initiatives directed towards constitutional reform.
Ambassador Akashi assured the Ministers about Japan's continuing support for the rebuilding of Sri Lanka's economy in the post conflict situation. He appreciated the detailed briefing he received from the Ministers.
Ministers Professor Peiris and Mr. Basil Rajapaksa also met with Mr. Akira Kanai, Chairman of the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA) and members of the Board of JATA to discuss modalities for creating greater awareness in Japan about the significantly enhanced opportunities for tourism in the new situation in Sri Lanka.
Ministers G.L. Peiris and Basil Rajapaksa also held detailed discussions with Mr. Yutaka Banno, Member of the House of Representatives, and members of the ruling party, the Democratic Party of Japan at the Head Office of the Party.