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Galle Dialogue - 2016
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Strategically being located in the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka strongly recognizes the significance of secure seas for global prosperity and connectivity. The significant economic transformation that Asia has experienced and the potential of the region becoming the most focused ocean space in the world brings along a wide range of opportunities as well as multitude of challenges.
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INAUGURAL SESSION
“WELCOME REMARKS”
Vice Admiral RC Wijegunaratne, WV, RWP & Bar, RSP, VSV, USP, ndc, psn,
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Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy
“Speech of State Minister of Defence”
Hon. Ruwan Wijewardene
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State Minister of Defence, Sri Lanka
KEYNOTE SESSION
US Policy and Objectives in Building Strategic Partnership with Navies in the Indo-Asia-Pacific
Admiral Harry B. Harris
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Commander US Pacific Command, USN
Benefits of Strategic Maritime Partnerships – an Indian Perspective
Admiral Sunil Lanba
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Chief of the Naval Staff, Indian Navy
SESSION ONE
SPEAKERS
Deepening New Concept of Maritime Security and Mutually Fosetering Strategic Maritime Partnerships
Rear Admiral Wang Dazhong
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Chief of the Naval Staff – Assistant to Chief of Staff PLA Navy
The Importance of Comprehensive Capacity Building for Successful Strategic Maritime Partnership
Rear Admiral Ryo Sakai
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DG Operations & Plans, Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force
The Challenges That Need to be Addressed in Achieving Strategic Maritime Partnerships
Vice Admiral Syed Arif Ullah Hussaini, Commander Pakistan Fleet,Pakistan Navy
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SESSION TWO
The Dynamics of Evolving Maritime Security Partnerships in the Indo-Asia-Pacific Region
Prof. Geoffrey Till, Chairman of the Corbett Centre for Maritime Policy Studies,UK
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Maritime Partnerships and the Critical Importance of Developing Interoperability
Rear Admiral Peter Laver, Commander Maritime Border Command-Australian Navy
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Promoting Maritime Partnerships in the Indo-Pacific
Dr. Vijay Sakuja, Director – National Maritime Foundation-
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Enhancing Regional Cooperation in Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery Against Ships in Asia
Mr. Toong Ka Leong, Senior Manager-Operations and Programmes ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre (ISC)
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SESSION THREE
Safeguarding the Global Commons – A European’s Perspective on the Role of Naval Cooperation and Maritime Governance
Vice Admiral Andreas Krause, Inspector-German Navy
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The Royal Netherlands Navy’s Perspective on Cooperation
Lieutenant General Rob Verkerk, Commander-Royal Netherlands Navy
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Cooperation and Conflict: Stern Realities in the Indo-Pacific Maritime Realm
Dr. James A. Boutilier, Special Advisor-International Engagement, Maritime Forces Pacific Headquarters
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SESSION FOUR
Advancing Maritime Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific
Ms. Nilanthi Samaranayake, Analyst-Center for Naval Analyses (CNA)
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Strategic Maritime Partnerships in Southeast Asia: the Royal Malaysian Navy Perspectives
Rear Admiral Syed Zahiruddin Putra, Assistant Chief of Staff Planning Development-Royal Malaysian Navy
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Benefits of a Rule Based Global Maritime Order
Ms. Josephine Uranza, Regional Coordinator for East Asia, – IMO
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Fostering Strategic Maritime Partnerships; Critical Analysis
Lieutenant General (Retd) PK Singh, Director –United Service Institution of India
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SESSION FIVE
Areas of Focus for Result Oriented Maritime Partnerships to Prevent Emerging Maritime Crimes at Sea
Mr. Alan Cole, Head of the Global Maritime Crime Programme – UNODC
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Strategic Partnership and Implementation of UNHCR Mandate
Mr. Igor Ivancic, Senior Protection Officer –UNHCR
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Solving Maritime Disputes to Establish Partnerships: the Case of the Western Indian Ocean
Mr. Jeffrey Payne, Manager of Academic Affairs – Near East South Asia (NESA)
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Galle Dialogue - 2015
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The waters of the Indian Ocean is becoming an increasingly Critical ocean space with each day passing by. Maritime Security concerns in relation to Geopolitics, Economics and resultant trade has transformed this region to regular global attention and focus.
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“Collaborative Archit Ectures for Maritime Security Indian Navy’s Rerspective ”
Admiral RK Dhowan, Chief of the Naval Staff – Indian Navy
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“Enhance Cooperation to Achieve Maritime Security and Common Prosperity”
Rear Admiral Gu Xiangbing, Deputy Commander of East Sea Fleet of Chinese – PLA Navy
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“US Perspective on developing cooperative strategies for maritime security”
Rear Admiral Charles Williams, Commander Task Force 73 – US Navy
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“Mitigating challenges to maritime security through proactive collaboration ”
Captain Naoya Hoshi, Chief of Operations Evaluation Section – JMSDF
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“Challenges and opportunities for an inclusive and transparent security structure for the Indian ocean ”
Rear Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi SI(M) SBt, Deputy chief of Naval (Training and Evaluation) – Pakistan Navy
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Commodore Will Warrender RN, Deputy Commander – Combined Maritime Forces
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“Necessity of creating an inclusive mechanism to ensure safety and rights of refugees and asylum – seekers ”
Mr. Olivier Madjora – UNHCR
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“Cooperation and burden sharing towards dismantling smuggling and trafficking networks ”
Adm Graivut Vattanatham, Assistant Commander In Chief of the Royal Thai Navy
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“Necessity of developing joint frameworks for comprehensive migration management ”
Mr. Giuseppe Crocetti, Chief of Mission IOM Sri Lanka & the Maldives – IOM
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“Australian Policy and Actions to Deter Irregular Maritime Migration ”
Commodore Peter Laver, Chief of Staff Navy Strategic Command – Royal Australian Navy
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“Over view of United States Naval Criminal Investigative Service and the benefits that can gained by other Navies / organizations from similar Departments like the US Naval Criminal Investigative Service ”
Mr. Michael. A. McLean, Jr ,Special Agent – United States Naval Criminal Investigating Service
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“A Collaborative approach to countering drug trafficking and criminal networks in the maritime domain ”
Mr. Alan Cole – UNODC
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“Linking Maritime Security and the Blue Economy: Prospects for the Indo -Pacific ”
Dr. Christian Bueger, Lecturer in International Relations in the Department of Politics and International Relations – Cardiff University, UK
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Galle Dialogue - 2014
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“Building Cooperation and Collaboration to Achieve Common Maritime Goals”
Rear Admiral Zhang Jianchang, Deputy Chief of Staff of PLA Navy
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“Harnessing a Global Strategy for an Alternative Maritime Security Response”
Professor Robert K. Boggs, National Defense University, Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies USA
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“Potential Factors that could Destabilise Freedom of the Seas ”
Rear Admiral Kaleem Shaukat, the Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (Operations), of the Pakistan Navy
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“Collaborative Approach for Economic Benefits: Threats and Future Concerns”
Rear Admiral Michael Noonan, Commander Boarder Protection Australian Navy
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“How to Develop Maritime Partnerships”
Rear Admiral Ben Bekkering, the deputy commander of the Netherlands Navy
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“Regional and Global Responses to Maritime Disasters: Challenges and Way Forward”
Rear Admiral Dato' Pahlawan Mior Rosdi bin Dato' Mior Jaafar, Assistant Chief of Staff Operations and Exercises, Malaysian Navy
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“Continental Shelf Claims before the United Nations”
Prof. Larry Awosika, Chairman, Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (CLCS) United Nations, New York
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“Sri Lanka and the Law of the Sea at 20”
Dr. Christopher Walter Pinto, Former member of the United Nations International Law Commission and Secretary General of the Iran-United States Claims Tribunal, The Netherlands
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“Achieving Comprehensive Maritime Security Environment – Pakistan Perspective”
Vice Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi, Commander Pakistan Fleet (COMPAK), Pakistan Navy
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“Maritime Environment and Global Economic Expansion: Strategy to Overcome Security Challenges in the Maritime Sphere”
Rear Admiral Bubele Ktitie Mhlana Flag Officer Fleet South African Navy
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"Maritime Crime in the Indian Ocean Region"
Mr Alan Cole Head of Global Maritime Crime Programme United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
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"Significance of Maritime Governance and Ocean Management in Realising Maritime Economic Benefits"
Rear Admiral Riazuddin Ahmed, Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Material) of Bangladesh Navy
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"Japan Maritime Self Defence Force - Role in the Indian Ocean"
Captain Shigetoshi Hirayama, Head of National Security and & Strategic Studies Office JMSDF
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"New Strategies Facing Security Challenges in Indian Ocean"
Rear Admiral Peyman Jafari Tehrani, Chief of Staff of Iran Navy
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Galle Dialogue - 2013
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The Indian Ocean has become the focal point of the 21st century. This has predicted by historians, academicians, strategists & statesmen, in some cases couple of centuries earlier. The world economics, which is being connected by sea, has been the driving factor in this pivotal process. This Geo-Economics has influenced the Geo-Political view of the affairs of the Indian Ocean, affecting many trends in the region. Whilst some school of thought reinforces perceived threats and challengers, the other support peaceful coexistence.
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I am honoured to deliver this keynote address at the opening session of the fourth annual “Galle Dialogue”. On behalf of the Government, I take this opportunity to welcome to Sri Lanka the many distinguished foreign speakers and delegates at this conference. I also extend my best wishes to the many illustrious Sri Lankan participants at this event. The Galle Dialogue is fast becoming an important fixture in the calendar of international maritime conferences, as shown by the fact that speakers and delegates from 35 countries are taking part in this event.
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“Emerging Maritime Interests in Asia Pacific: An Indian Perspective”
Admiral DK Joshi, the Chief of Naval Staff of the Indian Navy
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“Importance of Building Trust and Confidence to Enhance Regional Maritime Security”
Rear Admiral Guan Jianguo, the Deputy Chief of Staff of the People's Liberation Army Navy
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“Potential Factors that could Destabilise Freedom of the Seas ”
Rear Admiral Kaleem Shaukat, the Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (Operations), of the Pakistan Navy
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“How Cooperation could Mitigate People Smuggling Activities in the Indian Ocean”
Rear Admiral Timothy Barrett, the Commander Australian Fleet of the, Royal Australian Navy
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“Onboard Security: The Threat, Best Practies and Trends in the Industry”
Major Nissanka Senadhipathi, the Chairman Avant Garde Maritime Services (pvt) Ltd.
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“Economic and Strategic Realities in the Indian Ocean”
Ms. Nilanthi Samaranayake, Analyst, Center for Naval Analyses, Center for Strategic Studies, USA,
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“South China Sea: The Trends and Opportunities”
Maj. Gen. Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Hong Quan, Deputy Director General, Institute for Defense Strategy, Ministry of National Defense of Vietnam
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“The Iranian Perspective on Regional Maritime Security”
Captain Neghi por Nazary, Iran Navy
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“Marine Environment Protection Concerns and Remedie”
Brigadier General Ahmed Shahid, the Commandant of the Maldives National Defence Force Coast Guard
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"The Indian Ocean- Future Threats & Concerns"
Rear Admiral SS Ranasinghe, the Commander Western Naval Area of the Sri Lanka Navy
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Galle Dialogue - 2012
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Over emphasis is not necessary to reiterate Sri Lanka’s strategically important location in the Indian Ocean, which is a widely accepted fact. It is also true that it was through sea trade that Sri Lanka was known and its history was shaped over the years. In this context Sri Lanka like all the other nations which depends on the stability of the Indian Ocean, is extremely concerned and mindful of the safety and security of this vital ocean space.
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I consider it a pleasure and a privilege to address you at the opening session of this year’s “Galle Dialogue”, the annual Maritime Conference organised by the Ministry of Defence of Sri Lanka. I take this opportunity to welcome all our distinguished foreign guests to Sri Lanka, and thank them for their presence here. As you are no doubt aware, or have no doubt seen, Sri Lanka is a beautiful, peaceful and stable island with friendly people and a rich heritage. I have every confidence that you will find your time here very enjoyable as well as productive.
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“Role of Navies in Collective Prosperity”
Vice Admiral Ray Griggs, AO, CSC, Chief of Royal Australian Navy
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“Partnership Building to Shape Future Maritime Cooperation – India’s Role”
Vice Admiral RK Dhowan, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, Indian Navy
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“Deepen Common Recognition, Strengthen Cooperation and Safeguard Maritime Security Together ”
Vice Admiral Su Zhiqian – Commander of the East Sea Fleet, PLA Navy, China
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“Important Areas to Consider Enhance Maritime Security for a Secure Indian Ocean”
Vice Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah,HI (M) - Commander Pakistan Fleet (COMPAK), Karachi ,Pakistan Navy
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“The Importance to Australia of the Indian Ocean and Maritime Strategic Cooperation”
Commodore Stuart Mayer, CSC and Bar, Commodore Warfare, Royal Australian Navy
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“Maritime Security Concerns in the Indian Ocean; Sri Lanka’s Perception of Overcoming Challenges”
Rear Admiral RC Wijegunaratne, WV, RWP, RSP,USP,ndc,psn - Commander Eastern Naval Area, Sri Lanka Navy
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“Strategic Importance of Modern Technology in Building a Maritime Security”
Mr Yan Lijin, Director of South Asia Studies Centre of Development Research Center of the State Council of China and President of CETC
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“Cooperation in Indian Ocean an Indian Perspective”
Dr Ashok K Behuria, Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses, New Delhi, India
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“Concerns and Challenges in Harnessing Ocean Resources – Way Forward”
Commodore Syed Abu Mansur Arshadul Abedin, ndc, psc Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Material), Bangladesh Navy
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"Enhancing Interoperability & Cooperation in a Complex Maritime Security Environment: The RMN Experience"
Rear Admiral Dato Pahlawan Mohomad Roslan Bin Mohomad Ramli , Commander Naval Region 1 , Royal Malaysian Navy
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“The Role of LTTE in People, Arms and Drug Smuggling”
Professor Rohan Gunaratna, Head of International Centre for Political Violence and Terrorism Research, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
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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.
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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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"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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Galle Dialogue - 2010
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Sri Lanka with a maritime heritage occupies a key strategic geographical position in the Indian Ocean. 30 years of terrorism that plagued the island was successfully defeated through a well planned and executed humanitarian operation. The Sri Lanka Navy contributing to this success was able to counter all forms of threats posed out at sea successfully.
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I am pleased to contribute this message to the supplement which marks the “Galle Dialogue” Maritime Conference being organised by the Ministry of Defence. This Conference brings together distinguished participants from various countries to present papers and discuss matters of maritime security.
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“The Changing Maritime Threat Environment of the Indian Ocean”
Admiral (retd) Arun Prakash, Chairman, National Maritime Foundation, New Delhi , India and former Chief of Naval Staff of the Indian Navy
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Dr. Rohan Gunarathna, Professor of Security Studies, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (Theme - Maritime Security, Common and Potentially Collaborative Interests).
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Rear Admiral DR Thomas - Deputy Chief of Royal Australian Navy
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Commodore Jamil Akhtar – Pakistan Navy
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Brigadier General Stanley J. Osserman, Director J-5, US Pacific Command, Hawaii
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Admiral (retd) WKJ Karannagoda, the Secretary to Ministry of Highways and Road Development and former Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy
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Dr. W Lawrence S Prabhakar, Associate Professor, Madras Christian College, Chennai - India
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Mr. Chris Dharmakirthi, Director, Strategic Enterprise Management Agency (SEMA), Sri Lanka
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Captain Chris Chambers, USN, Chief of Staff, Combined Maritime Forces - USA
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Rear Admiral JSK Colombage, Commander Eastern Naval Area, Sri Lanka Navy
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