🤝 Japan & Sri Lanka Sign Security & Defence Exchange MoU

Sri Lanka's Defence Ministry and Japan's Sasakawa Peace Foundation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen bilateral security and defence relations. • Core Objective: The agreement aims to build confidence, enhance mutual understanding, and promote peace through structured defense cooperation between the two nations. • Military Exchanges: The foundation will organize alternating delegation visits for active senior military officers who are poised for future leadership roles. • Program Scope: Delegation itineraries will feature high-level courtesy calls, technical visits to military bases, engagements at education and training facilities, and cultural exchanges. • Strategic Impact: The Japanese Embassy expects the initiative to strengthen future defence leadership ties and solidify long-term cooperative relations. _Note: Key attendees included Japanese Ambassador Isomata Akio, Sasakawa Peace Foundation Honorary Chair Yohei Sasakawa, Defence Ministry Secretary Air Vice Marshal (Retd.) Sampath Thuyacontha, and Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya._