Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- Japanese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Mizukoshi Hideaki highlighted the importance of gaining higher education by youth and thanked EDEX Expo-2024 organisers for taking a vibrant step to encourage Sri Lankan youth to shape the educational landscape of the country.

The Ambassador made these remarks at the opening ceremony of the EDEX Expo-2024 education exhibition and job fair, concluded at Sri Lanka Exhibition and Convention Centre (SLECC) in Colombo.

The Ambassador highlighted that he was happy to attend the education exhibition and job fair and said education stands as the cornerstone of progress, laying the foundation for innovation and growth.

He said the EDEX exhibition with its rich history continues to play a pi...