Sri Lanka, May 12 -- Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Minister Bimal Ratnayake underlined the critical need for Sri Lanka's ports and airports to operate at peak efficiency in light of the escalating geopolitical tensions in the region.

Speaking at a high-level discussion held recently under his chairmanship, Minister Ratnayake underscored the strategic importance of Sri Lanka's maritime and aviation infrastructure amid the growing conflict between India and Pakistan.

He warned that global political shifts could have direct implications for the island nation's logistics and trade operations.

"In light of the rising geopolitical tensions, particularly the current crisis between India and Pakistan, the Sri Lankan government...