Japan welcomes APRC proposals

Japan has welcomed the All Party Representatives Committee (APRC) proposals.

A statement issued by the Japanese Foreign Ministry said the Government of Japan appreciates this as an important step towards the political solution of the conflict. The Government of Japan sincerely hopes that the devolution will be duly implemented in accordance with the proposals,” it added.

“The Government of Japan notes that the final package for a lasting and durable solution will be formulated in the APRC process soon. The Government of Japan strongly hopes that a final political solution will be achieved in a manner that all the parties concerned including the LTTE will be involved,” the Japanese Foreign Ministry said.

It said the Government of Japan, by dispatching peace envoy Yasushi Akashi to Sri Lanka from January 13 to 15, reiterated its appeal to those concerned that efforts should be made not for a military solution but for a political solution through dialogue.

“The Government of Japan intends to observe closely the situation in Sri Lanka , and continue to support with the international community the efforts of the Government of Sri Lanka towards the political solution of the conflict.”