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Japan urges steady implementation of Japan-assisted mega projects in SL

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September 03, 2025

‘There is a need for Sri Lanka to restore Japanese investors’ confidence in its economic landscape.

Japan urges steady implementation of Japan-assisted mega projects in SL

Accordingly, Japan underscores the importance of Sri Lanka ensuring the steady implementation of mega projects assisted by Japan, including the BIA expansion project, Japanese ambassador to Sri Lanka Akio ISOMATA said.

The Japanese ambassador made these comments at the 46th AGM of the Sri Lanka-Japan Business Council (SLJBC) of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) recently.

Extracts from a CCC press release: ‘Athulla R F Edirisinghe — Director, Hirohama Ceylon (Pvt) Ltd, was elected president of the SLJBC for the year 2025/26. Ruwan Waidyaratne - Managing Director, Hayleys Advantis Ltd, Shamil Mendis — Managing Director, Spear International (Pvt) Ltd, and Rohitha Mendis - Managing Director of Prudential Shipping Lines (Pte) Ltd., were elected Senior Vice President, Vice President and Treasurer of the Council respectively. Mahen Kariyawasan - Managing Director, Andrew The Travel Company (Pvt) Ltd will continue to serve the committee as the Immediate Past President.

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