Sri Lanka, June 24 -- Pathfinder Foundation founder Milinda Moragoda hosted a luncheon meeting for US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Dr. Paul Kapur yesterday (23).

The meeting was attended by prominent business leaders, heads of diplomatic missions, policy experts, and representatives from key sectors of the Sri Lankan economy, offering an opportunity for constructive engagement on issues of local and regional significance.

During his remarks, Assistant Secretary Kapur shared his perspectives on the role of small maritime states in promoting a secure and prosperous Indian Ocean Region (IOR). Discussions also covered current geopolitical and economic developments, regional connectivity, maritime security...