Sri Lanka Navy to Host 12th Galle Dialogue International Maritime Conference
September 16, 2025The 12th edition of the Sri Lanka Navy organized “Galle Dialogue International Maritime Conference” will take place on 24 and 25 September 2025 at the Wave n' Lake Navy Hall in Welisara.
This year’s conference will be held under the theme “Maritime Outlook of the Indian Ocean under Changing Dynamics” and will focus on five key areas: the marine environment, maritime governance, maritime economy, sustainability, and fostering a clean Indian Ocean.
The event is expected to bring together Navy Chiefs and senior maritime professionals from 36 countries, along with delegates from more than 14 international organizations, providing a high-level platform to discuss maritime stability, evolving security challenges, and regional cooperation in the Indian Ocean.
A press briefing, chaired by the Chief of Staff of the Navy, Rear Admiral Damian Fernando was held in this regard on Monday (Sep 15).