In a landmark address to the Japanese Parliament, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe urged Japan to support Sri Lanka organize an aid conference on behalf of the country.

Wickremesinghe pointed out that the country was moving towards change and invited the Japanese to invest in Sri Lanka.

The Prime Minister expressed desire to strengthen economic partnership with Japan, based on scientific and technological advancements.

Meanwhile, he also asked Japan to support Sri Lanka in its quest to achieve long lasting reconciliation.

Addressing the Japanese Parliament is a rare honour bestowed on a foreign leader. Only US President Barack Obama and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have been granted this opportunity before.