Sri Lanka: Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) begins

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The Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) Operational issues workshop, hosted by the Sri Lanka Navy commenced yesterday (28). Director General Operations Rear Admiral Jayantha Perera inaugurated the workshop at the Galadari Hotel.

The two day workshop conducted under the theme Enhancing Operational Efficiency through Sharing of Information and Coordination is attended by representatives from Australia, Bangladesh, France, Indonesia, India, Kenya, Kuwait, Oman, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand, United Arab Emirates and Iran.

The hosting of the workshop in Colombo by the Sri Lanka Navy shows the commitment and importance it gives to the "IONS’. The workshop, which will focus attention on maritime security and the freedom of the sea for safe navigation, will conclude on the 29th.

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