Srilanka, Feb. 17 -- Sri Lanka stands ready to collaborate with all stakeholders in working towards realising the vision of a secure, stable, sustainable, and prosperous Indian Ocean Region (IOR) for the benefit of all, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath said, speaking at the Eighth Indian Ocean Conference in Muscat, Oman.

Excerpts from the Minister's speech;

"The Indian Ocean Conference which began in Singapore in 2016, has voyaged through Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Maldives, UAE, Bangladesh, and Australia, and now reached Oman.

"I commend the India Foundation for this visionary and critical initiative that was launched in 2016, and for steering it with exceptional commitment through the years. In partnership with governments and a range of st...