Galle Dialogue begins in Galle

The international maritime security conference 'Galle Dailogue 2012 organised by the Sri Lanka Navy under the aegis of the Defence Ministry will be held in Galle tomorrow.

Local and foreign scholars and experts in maritime and Naval affairs representing 29 countries are expected to share views at the two day dialogue to be held under the theme 'Strategic maritime Cooperation and Partnership to face the Future with Confidence'.

It will be held at the Lighhouse Hotel, Galle on December 13 and 14.

Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa will deliver the keynote address. The welcome remarks will be made by Navy Commander Vice Admiral Jayanath Colombage. External Affairs Minister Prof G L Peiris is also scheduled to address the gathering.