Japanese ship 'Takanami' which belongs to the Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force, arrived at the port of Colombo today (21 February 2020) and she was welcomed by the Sri  Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions.

Hon. Douglas Devanada, Minister of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources said that the diplomatic friendship between Sri Lanka and Myanmar is being strengthened further and it needs to be executed to bring in more benefits to the people. He said so speaking at the Myanmar Independence day celebration.

The Sri Lanka Embassy in Tokyo is closely coordinating with the cruise company of the Diamond Princess in regard to the safety of the two Sri Lankans on board the vessel in  Yokohama Japan.

Once more extension of beach clean-up drive of the Sri Lanka Navy, mooted in view of conservation of beaches around the island, was successfully carried out at several beaches  in the Eastern, Southern, North Central and South Eastern Naval Areas, on 10th, 15th and 16th February 2020.