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.
Keynote Address
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Research Papers
“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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Countries Participated
