Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 11 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release:

Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Harini Amarasuriya graced the opening ceremony of the new Sasakawa Memorial Sri Lanka-Japan Cultural Centre in Colombo today (11 June) as the Chief Guest. Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), and Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), were among the distinguished guests who attended the event.

The opening of the new Sasakawa Memorial Sri Lanka-Japan Cultural Centre marks a significant milestone in Sri Lanka-Japan relations. It reflects the enduring partnership and shared commitment of both countries to continued cooperation, cultural understanding, sustai...