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THE private sector delegation is led by Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and John Keells Holdings Chairperson Krishan Balendra, and comprises Sri Lanka-Japan Business Council (SLJBC) President and Hirohama Ceylon Ltd., and Surmount Ventures Director Athulla R.F. Edirisinghe; SLJBC Vice President and Spear International Ltd. Chairman and Managing Director Shamil Mendis; SLJBC Treasurer and MendisOne Chairman Rohitha Mendis; SLJBC Immediate Past President and Andrew the Travel Company Managing Director Mahen Kariyawasan; BOVCapital Managing Partner Prajeeth Balasubramaniam; Celestia International CEO Chandana Silva; Connaissance De Ceylan CEO Chamin Wickramasinghe; Dentsu Grant Chairperson and Managing Director Neela Marikkar; E.W Information Systems Chairman Sanjeewa Wickramanayake; Hayleys PLC Director Sarath Ganegoda; hSenid Group Chairman Dinesh Saparamadu; Lanka Harness Executive President Rohan Pallewatta; MAC Holdings Chairman and President Otani San; MAC Holdings Managing Director Andre Fernando; MendisOne Managing Director Rishantha Mendis; Microsoft Sri Lanka and Maldives Country Manager Harsha Randeny; Tomo Wold Ceylon Chairman Nishantha Perera; Adamajee Lukmanjee and Sons Business Partner Exports Hashini Kalansuriya; Jayalanka Suppliers Managing Director Ganidhu Ishara; Transfood Lanka Director Sajahan Pasie; NCINGA Chairman Imal Kalutotage; Group Managing Director Vajira Wijesinghe; and Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Assistant Secretary General Dinithi Dias. Separately, senior officials of the Sri Lanka Export Development Board, the Board of Investment and Foreign Affairs Ministry are in Japan as well.

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A central feature of the visit will be the Business Forum in Tokyo, organised in partnership with the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI), the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

This high-profile platform is designed to facilitate new trade, investment, and collaboration opportunities between the two countries.

Beyond Tokyo, the delegation will participate in targeted B2B sessions in Osaka, organised by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), enabling Sri Lankan companies to connect directly with potential Japanese partners. The team will also participate in"Sri Lanka Day" at Expo 2025 Osaka, showcasing the country's culture, heritage, and economic strengths.

The Business Forum will highlight Sri Lanka's export potential, investment opportunities, and priority sectors for trade and investment collaboration, with a special focus on engaging the Japanese business community. Participation of approximately 120 distinguished guests, including Japanese political representatives, senior government officials, leading business executives.

President Disanayake is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka Pavilion at Expo 2025 and participate in the Sri Lanka Day program tomorrow. On Monday he will visit JETRO office and engage in a roundtable discussion with select Japanese leaders, and thereafter attend the investment promotion seminar organised by the Board of Investment.

As part of the State visit, President Disanayake on Tuesday (30 September) is scheduled to meet senior leaders of the Japanese Government for bilateral talks.

Sri Lanka and Japan enjoy strong ties

Sri Lanka and Japan share strong ties. Japan is one of the biggest development partners of Sri Lanka.