Galle Dialogue - 2011
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Sri Lanka being an Island Nation, geographically situated in a strategically important location in the Indian Ocean has been a focal point of maritime activities through sea borne trade and commerce along its history. It was through sea trade that Sri Lanka was known for years. Therefore, secure Sea Lines of Communication (SLOC) around our adjacent seas, had been and will be a key factor for country’s prosperity, especially in a globalised world increasingly dependent upon sea trade.
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I consider it a pleasure and a privilege to address you at the opening session of the "Galle Dialogue" Maritime Conference organised by the Ministry of Defence of Sri Lanka.
Keynote Address
The Galle Dialogue was initiated in 2010 to facilitate increased cooperation between the nations interested in the security of the Indian Ocean region. Read more →
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Research Papers
"Importance of Common Strategies for Global and Regional Maritime Security"
Mr. Robert Scher, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for South and Southeast Asia, Department of Defense, United States of America
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“Maritime Terrorism: Technologies, Tactics and Techniques”
Prof. Rohan Gunaratna, Head of International Centre for Political Violence and Terrorism Research, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
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"Strengthen Naval Cooperation to Maintain Maritime Security"”
Vice Admiral Ding Yiping, Deputy Commander of PLA Navy, China
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“Exploitation of Oceanic Resources; Concerns in the Indian Ocean”
Mr. Chris Dharmakirti, Director, Strategic Enterprise Management Agency, Sri Lanka
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"Contemporary Regional Maritime Security Challenges; Pakistan’s Perspective"
Rear Admiral Khan Hasham Bin Saddique, the Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (Operations), Pakistan Navy
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"Current Challenges in Global Maritime Environment & IMO Initiatives"
Mrs. Brenda Pimentel from International Maritime Organization
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"Indian Navy’s Perspective on Regional Maritime Cooperation; The Way - Ahead"
Captain S Balakrishnan, Principal Director Naval Operations, Indian Navy
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"Challenges Faced by Small Island Nations in Indian Ocean on Maritime Security"
Lieutenant Colonel Mohamed Ibrahim from Maldivian National Defence Force
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“Cross Border Fishing; Impacts and Challenges”
Rear Admiral JSK Colombage, the Commander Eastern Naval Area, Sri Lanka Navy
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Countries Participated
