Sri Lankan PM Urges Collective Action on Indian Ocean Challenges at Galle Dialogue

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has called for collective action in dealing with traditional and non-traditional challenges in the Indian Ocean region. Speaking at the 12th Galle Dialogue, the Sri Lankan Prime Minister added that information sharing, coordination among navies and coast guards and confidence-building measures are needed for maintaining freedom of navigation, respect for international law and responses to challenges.
Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi is also scheduled to speak at the Galle Dialogue.