- the Government of Japan has agreed to provide grant assistance under Non-Project Grant Aid amounting to Japanese Yen 500 million (approximately Rs. 625 million) for the provision of Japanese Advanced Products (Medical Equipment and Welfare Apparatus) to uplift the health standards of Sri Lankan citizens. The proposal made by H.E. the President, in his capacity as the Minister of Finance and Planning, to sign the Exchange of Notes for the purpose with the Government of Japan, was approved by the Cabinet.