On an invitation extended by the Sri Lankan government, former Japanese Prime Minister, Yasuo Fakuda arrived in the island last night (27). Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama welcomed the visiting dignitary at the airport.
Fukuda will attend the opening ceremony of a new museum in Sigiriya today.
Japan is a strong friend os Sri Lanka for many decades and has been funding many projects here.
Japan has also played a key role in the national crisis of the country in the past with special envoy Yashushi Akashi vising Colombo on 18 occassions.
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