Akashi comes again, for the 17th time

(April 30, Colombo, Sri Lanka Guardian) Yasushi Akashi, Japan’s Special Representative is scheduled to arrive in the island today on a three-day visit.

The objective of the visit is to engage in discussions to ensure the safety of the internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the north and that they obtain all relief facilities without a break, says a press release from the Japanese embassy.

The release also said that he is scheduled to hold discussions with representatives of the government.

Mr. Akashi is visiting the island for the 17th time.

At the conclusion of the visit, Japan’s Special Representative will hold a special media briefing on May 2, according to the Japanese embassy.
-Sri Lanka Guardian