Mar 08, Colombo: Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapakshe will undertake a four-day official visit to Japan next week, the government media unit announced today.

According to President's spokesman the President will visit Japan from March 13-16.

During his visit, the President is expected to meet with Japanese Emperor Akihitho, Japanese Prime Minister Shinso Abe, and trade and defense officials.

Japan, which provides assistance to several major infrastructure projects in the island, is the major donor country of Sri Lanka. The two countries maintain cordial economic and bilateral relation and President's visit is aimed at further strengthening those bilateral ties.