Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe discussed bilateral cooperation with his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe when they met on the sidelines of the Science and Technological Forum in Kyoto, Japan.

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The Japanese PM also met with several other leaders who are taking part in the event.

Wickremesinghe also addressed the Forum.

He will later leave for Tokyo where he will be meeting with Japanese government officials and also address the Japan Parliament.

Wickremesinghe is also expected to meet the Japanese Emperor during his visit.