Sri Lanka, May 4 -- Sri Lanka and Japan have emphasized the importance of strengthening existing bilateral ties, with special focus on improving defence ties and fostering cooperation between both nations.

A number of areas that are mutually beneficial to Sri Lanka and Japan were discussed during a meeting between Deputy Minister of Defence Maj. Gen. Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) and visiting Japanese Minister of Defence Gen Nakatani in Sri Jayawardanapura, Kotte.

Making an official high-level visit aimed at enhancing diplomatic relations and defence collaborations, the Japanese Minister of Defence Gen Nakatani arrived in Sri Lanka on Saturday ( 03).

Accompanied by the Japanese Ambassador Akio Isomata and Vice Minister for International Affa...