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President calls for national security strategy review
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President Ranil Wickremesinghe has emphasized the critical need for a comprehensive review of the country’s national security strategy.
“This review will encompass a broad range of factors,including emerging economic trends and the impacts of climate change. To facilitate this review, a specialised team has been appointed. The team’s mandate is to thoroughly assess the nation’s security landscape and propose modern security policies for the National Security Council,” President Wickremesinghe said in his address at the Presidential Colours Awarding Ceremony at the Navy Volunteer Force at the Advance Naval Training Centre in Boossa on Friday.
The President underscored that this comprehensive review would encompass a broad spectrum of factors, including emerging economic paradigms and the implications of climate change.
Highlighting the gravity of the matter, President Wickremesinghe revealed the appointment of a dedicated team, led by Major General Channa Gunathilaka (Rtd), to spearhead this endeavour.
Once the team submits its findings, the President affirmed his commitment to subsequently formulate contemporary security policies under the purview of the National Security Council.
The Commander-in-Chief, President Ranil Wickremesinghe, arrived at the esteemed Boossa Advanced Naval Training Centre, where he was received by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, and the Commander of the Volunteer Force.
In a subsequent ceremonial gesture, a distinguished military honour was accorded to the President, who actively participated in observing the parade. The President’s engagement culminated in the presentation of the prestigious Presidential Colours to the Volunteer Force of the Sri Lanka Navy, an event that was accompanied by the formal transfer of flags facilitated by the President.
The President said; Today marks your entry into the esteemed ranks of the Navy. When the Sri Lanka Navy was first established, maritime threats were virtually non-existent. The Indian Ocean was under the firm control of the British Navy during that era, and subsequent to their departure, our region remained relatively tranquil.
However, the landscape shifted dramatically in 1983 when we were confronted with the exigencies of conflict. On that pivotal day, the LTTE organisation showcased its adeptness in naval operations, underscoring their familiarity with the sea. This was a novel experience for our forces, compelling us to undertake a profound study of maritime strategies. Over time, through the unwavering commitment and skilfulness of our security forces, we triumphed over this adversarial entity. This victory resonated on an international scale, highlighting the capabilities of our Navy in combat scenarios.
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