Japan Resumes 11 Key Projects in Sri Lanka: Full Support Pledged

News Today: Japan Resumes Stalled Projects in Sri Lanka, Supporting Development Efforts

The Japanese government has pledged to resume 11 stalled development projects in Sri Lanka, offering full support to the new government’s efforts. This announcement was made by Japanese Ambassador Mizukoshi during a meeting with the Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, at the Presidential Secretariat.

Ambassador Mizukoshi confirmed that work on these 11 projects, which are funded by the Japanese government, will begin promptly. Key projects include the Kandy City Water Management Project, Phase II of the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) Development Project, and the Terrestrial Television Broadcast Digitization Project. Other significant developments include the National Transmission and Distribution Network Development Project, Phase II of the Anuradhapura North Water Supply Project, and the Kalu Ganga Water Supply Project.

The Japanese government will also support improvements in health and medical services, rural infrastructure development, and swift completion of the Habarana-Veyangoda transmission line and the Anuradhapura North water supply projects, both nearing completion.

Additionally, Mizukoshi highlighted payments related to the recently completed Kelani Ganga new bridge construction project, reaffirming Japan’s commitment to Sri Lanka’s development.