The Government of Japan provided grant assistance amounting to Japanese Yen 2,678 million (approximately Rs. 3.7 billion) towards the following four projects for meeting the urgent needs in sectors such as; fisheries, roads and health. This assistance was conveyed by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at the Summit Meeting with President Mahinda Rajapaksa, during his visit to Japan on 12-15 March as a part of his intention to continue cooperation for Sri Lanka’s sustainable development.
The People and the Government of Japan sincerely hope that these projects will immensely benefit the people, and thereby facilitate Sri Lanka’s socio-economic development. The signing of the Exchange of Notes took place today between Nobuhito Hobo, Ambassador of Japan to Sri Lanka and Dr. P.B. Jayasundera, Secretary, Ministry of Finance and Planning at the Ministry of Finance and Planning. The signing of the Grant Agreement took place between Harumi Ao, Chief Representative of JICA, Sri Lanka office and Dr. P.B. Jayasundera.
Press Release, March 18, 2013