Indian Ocean must remain an ocean of peace – Namal (Video)

2026-03-18 - 13:54

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna MP – Namal Rajapaksa has stated that The Indian Ocean must remain an ocean of peace, cooperation, and shared prosperity. “The Indian Ocean has always been a bridge between civilizations. Today, it must remain an ocean of peace, cooperation, and shared prosperity,” he has said, addressing the WION Global Summit. He had also about Sri Lanka’s strategic role in connecting Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, the importance of safeguarding maritime routes, developing trade, energy, financial and aviation hubs, and advancing regional partnerships. The full speech is as follows :