President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will embark on two high-profile visits to the United States and Japan this September, aiming to strengthen Sri Lanka’s global partnerships, address the UN General Assembly, and push forward plans for a new vehicle assembly plant in the country.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will embark on two significant foreign visits in September, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath announced. The President will first travel to New York to attend the United Nations General Assembly session before heading to Japan for a state visit.
According to the Minister, President Dissanayake will leave for the United States on September 23 and address the UN General Assembly on September 24, where he will outline his government’s foreign and domestic policies. In addition, he is expected to meet several world leaders on the sidelines of the Assembly.
From New York, the President will travel to Osaka, Japan, on September 27 to attend the 2025 Expo and take part in the Sri Lanka Day celebrations, showcasing the country’s cultural, tourism, trade, and investment potential.
The state visit to Japan will officially begin on September 28 at the invitation of Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. On September 29, President Dissanayake will hold talks with Prime Minister Ishiba, followed by a meeting with Emperor Naruhito on September 30.
Minister Herath stated that discussions in Tokyo will focus on boosting employment opportunities for Sri Lankans in Japan, strengthening economic relations, and proposing the establishment of a vehicle assembly plant in Sri Lanka. The President is also expected to meet with the Sri Lankan community in Japan during the visit.
