Sri Lanka, March 2 -- President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that the Sri Lanka Navy has been entrusted with the responsibility of safeguarding Sri Lanka's oceanic territories, including the Indian Ocean region. He underscored that the nation's economic initiatives will not be permitted to suffer any harm in the Indian Ocean.

Additionally, the President highlighted the historical context of the closure of the Suez Canal for a decade during the 1967 Israeli-Arab war and its effects on the Colombo port's operations. He emphasized the imperative of ensuring the security of the Suez Canal and the Red Sea to safeguard the economic interests of the country's ports.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe made these remarks while delivering a speech...