Japan extends Rs. 591 million grant to Sri Lanka

Japan provided grant assistance of 282 million Japanese yen, valued at approximately 591 million rupees, to Sri Lanka for the Human Resource Development Scholarship project.

The primary objective of the project entails providing postgraduate training to young public sector administrative officers from Sri Lanka across various universities in Japan.

This initiative develops the knowledge and skills necessary to shape officers into future national leaders within their respective fields.

Fifteen public sector officers will travel to Japan to follow two-year master's degree courses commencing in 2027.

Covered fields encompass public policy, international relations, international development, macroeconomics, public finance and investment management, alongside industrial development policy and investment promotion.

Agreements regarding the grant were signed during a ceremony held today (17) in Colombo.

Japanese Ambassador Akio Isomata signed on behalf of the Government of Japan, while Ministry of Finance, Economic Stabilisation and National Policies Secretary Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma signed for the Government of Sri Lanka.