Vijitha Herath, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism of Sri Lanka, delivered the keynote address at HDUCIM, emphasizing Sri Lanka’s vision of becoming a hub in the Indian Ocean. He highlighted the country’s strategic position and resources as key drivers for promoting trade, connectivity, economic development, and regional stability.
In addition to that the Minister emphasized the importance of upholding international humanitarian law and welcomed the recent ceasefire agreement as a step towards sustainable peace in Palestine and the broader region. Sri Lanka stands in solidarity with global efforts to ensure stability and security through diplomatic dialogue and multilateral cooperation.
Further Minister emphasized the necessity of maintaining neutrality while fostering strategic partnerships within the ASEAN framework and the importance of adapting defense strategies to contemporary geopolitical challenges, including power rivalries and economic uncertainties.
The 26th ARF Heads of Defense Universities, Colleges, and Institutions Meeting (HDUCIM) was co-chaired by Sri Lanka and Cambodia at the General Sir John Kotelawala Defense University (KDU). The event brought together defense officials, academics, and experts to enhance cooperation in defense education and strategic studies.
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