‘Navy provides security and stability in the ASEAN region’
The Minister of Foreign Affairs has said that the Sri Lanka Navy is remaining alert to provide security and stability in the ASEAN region.
Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris who participated as the Chief Guest in a function held in Colombo to celebrate the 45th anniversary of ASEAN stated this. He said that the Sri Lanka Navy is playing a special role in preventing illegal transport of people and supplies to terrorist organizations through sea routes. The Foreign Affairs Minister said that the Navy is also committed to bringing sea piracy under control and protection of the commercial sector by controlling the spread of small arms. Foreign as well as local diplomats and Foreign Secretary Karunatillake Amunugama were amongst those who participated in the occasion.