Embassy of Sri Lanka, Tokyo

Embassy of Sri Lanka in Tokyo
Embassy of Sri Lanka in Tokyo
Location	Tokyo, Japan
Address	2-1-54, Takanawa, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0074
Coordinates	35°38′23.50″N139°44′12.80″E / 35.6398611°N 139.7368889°E
Ambassador	Mr. Rodney Perera

Last updated March 12, 2024

The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Tokyo is the diplomatic mission of Sri Lanka to Japan.^[1] The official website of the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Tokyo - www.slembassyjapan.com.^[2]

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[1] "Embassy of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Tokyo, Japan". Ministry of External Affairs (Sri Lanka).

[2] ttps://www.slembassyjapan.com/

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