Galle Dialogue 2011 opens
Galle (Srilankamirror) - Defence secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa this morning (Nov. 14) opened Galle Dialogue 2011, the international maritime security conference, at Light House Hotel in Galle.
The event aims to create a forum to discuss and exchange views on regional maritime security concerns.
External affairs minister Prof. G.L. Peiris and the commanders of the three armed forces also attended.
Organised by the Sri Lanka Navy under the aegis of the Defence Ministry, a significant number of foreign and local experts are participating.
Navy Commander Vice Admiral Somathilaka Dissanayake welcomed the participants, after which the defence secretary delivered the keynote address.