Sri Lanka, Nov. 10 -- The Government of Japan has agreed to provide grant assistance of Japanese Yen 1 billion (approximately Rs. 2.08 billion) to strengthen the defence and maritime surveillance capabilities of the Sri Lanka Navy under its Official Security Assistance (OSA) Programme for 2026.

The Exchange of Notes relating to the grant was signed today (10) by Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma, on behalf of the Sri Lankan Government, and Japanese Ambassador to Sri Lanka ISOMATA Akio, representing the Japanese Government.

Under the project, 25 Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIBs) will be provided to the Sri Lanka Navy for deployment across the Northern, Eastern, North Wes...