Japanese peace envoy Yasushi Akashi calls on President Sirisena

Colombo (News 1st): Yasushi Akashi the Representative of the Government of Japan for Peace-Building, Rehabilitation, and Reconstruction in Sri Lanka called on President Maithripala Sirisena this morning at the President's Office. Yesterday Yasushi Akashi was presented with the Sri Lanka Rathna title, the first-ever highest national honour conferred on non-nationals in order to recognize his distinguished and exceptional service rendered towards the nation.