The International Maritime Security Conference, “Galle Dialogue 2011”, organized by the Sri Lanka Navy under the aegis of Ministry of Defence, gets underway in the port city of Galle on 14th November 2011. Local and foreign scholars and experts in maritime and naval affairs are expected to share their views at this two-day dialogue held under the theme, “Challenges and Strategic Cooperation for Indian Ocean Maritime Concerns”, at the Lighthouse Hotel on 14th and 15th November.
Secretary of Defence Mr. Gotabhaya Rajapaksa will deliver the key note address at the inaugural session where the welcome remarks will be made by Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy Vice Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake.
The “Galle Dialogue” initiative of last year created a forum to discuss and exchange views on regional maritime security concerns. The follow on, “Galle Dialogue 2011” held this year, aims to continue the discussion with experiences of events over the past 15 months.
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