On a request by the Government of Sri Lanka, the Government of Japan has agreed to provide grant assistance amounting to Japanese Yen one thousand and six hundred million (approximately Rs 3.3 billion) under the Japanese Economic and Social Development Programme, considering the requirements of diversified fields namely marine environment, fishing, health care, and vocational training.
Under this grant assistance four vessels for oil boom with the necessary accessories, a generator, and a cargo truck with a crane for improving oil spill response and management of the Sri Lanka coast guard; medical supplies tomajor hospitals in Northern Province; industrial sewing machines, zigzag (industrial) machines for dressmaker courses at vocational training centers in Northern Province; and variety ofboat, and HG radio Transceivers will be provided for the project of ensure thesafety of fishermen.
The Government of Japan, as one of Sri Lanka’s main development partners, provides concessional loans and various grant aid schemes with a view to improving the socio-economic status by strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries. During the economic crisis in Sri Lanka, Japan has extended its cooperation by providing required immediate humanitarian assistance for the affected community as well as by equipping the public sector, aiming to improve the socioeconomic situation in the country.
