Colombo, Sri Lanka, Feb. 27 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release:

A discussion on Sri Lanka's current security situation was held today (26) at the Presidential Secretariat, under the leadership of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

During the meeting with senior naval officers, attention was drawn to future security measures concerning the country's security situation.

Extensive discussions were held on maritime operations conducted to ensure national security, including efforts to curb arms and drug trafficking via sea routes and surveillance missions in deep-sea waters.

Deputy Minister of Defence Aruna Jayasekara, Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha, Com...