Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release:

The 12th edition of the "Galle Dialogue" International Maritime Conference, organized by the Sri Lanka Navy, commenced today (24 September) at the Wave n' Lake Navy Hall, Welisara, Colombo.

The opening ceremony of the conference was graced by the Prime Minister of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. The Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Kanchana Bangoda received the Chief Guest at the venue.

This year's forum is being held under the theme "Maritime Outlook of the Indian Ocean under Changing Dynamics", focusing on maritime governance, environmental sustainability, the blue economy and the promoti...