Japanese Ambassador commends JICA AA's Tsunami Relief Project

"I was impressed by the Tsunami Victims Relief Project launched by your Association, to help and provide relief to the needy in the aftermath of the tsunami tragedy", said Japanese Ambassador Akio Suda, addressing the 33rd Annual General Meeting of the JICA Alumni Association of Sri Lanka.

"The Blood Donation Campaign and other social service activities conducted were commendable and you have played an important role in the development efforts of the country and the welfare of the people", he added.

The Ambassador paying a tribute to Dr. P.R. Anthonis, President of the Association, said that Dr. Anthonis, as the most respected President has impressed everyone with his personality, commitment to the country and the passion to promote Japan-Sri Lanka friendly relations.

Takumi Ueshima, Resident Representative, JICA said "considering the splendid service rendered and the unique contribution made towards the uplift and promotion of welfare measures among the deserving and the needy sectors of the population, your Association can indeed, look back on its record of three decades with a sense of pride and achievement which in turn would serve to generate more ambitious projects in the future."

Dr. P.R. Anthonis was re-elected President unanimously for the 33rd consecutive year.