Sri Lanka, May 4 -- Minister of Defense of Japan Gen Nakatani has paid a courtesy call on the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, at Temple Trees in Colombo today (May 4).

The discussion took place in the spirit of long-standing bilateral friendship and focused on strengthening cooperation between Japan and Sri Lanka, particularly in the areas of defense and regional security, the Prime Minister's Media Division said.

Minister Nakatani extended his congratulations to the Prime Minister on behalf of the Government of Japan and reaffirmed Japan's commitment to collaborative efforts in ensuring peace and stability across the Indo-Pacific region, the PMO added further.

He also emphasized Sri Lanka's strategic importance in...