Japanese special envoy Yasushi Akashi will arrive in the country tomorrow on his 20th visit to the island for talks with government officials and representatives of the opposition to urge for the early resettlement of the displaced people, the Japanese Embassy in Colombo said.

According to a statement from the Embassy in Colombo, Akashi will also seek swift progress in the political process for national reconsiliation towards the establishment of lasting peace.

He is also scheduled to visit resettlement villages for IDPs and attend ceremonies associated with Japan’s assisted projects for IDPs in the North.

Source: Daily Mirror online