Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Ports and Civil Aviation Minister Anura Karunathilake attended the India Maritime Week 2025 (IMW) organised by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways of India from October 27-3 in Mumbai, India.

Speaking at the IMW Ministerial plenary session, Minister Karunathilake observed that oceans are the bridges that connect civilisations and cultures, and the maritime industry is a lifeline of trade, energy, and connectivity, central to collective economic growth. Commending India's Sagarmala programme and the Maritime India Vision 2030, he noted that they present a framework for regional collaboration to strengthen trade, connectivity, and shared prosperity across the Indian Ocean. He highlighted that joint efforts be...