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President formalises, expands Navy oversight of foreign maritime security services
Daily FT
|September 24, 2025
DEFENCE Minister and President Anura Kumara Disanayake has directed the Sri Lanka Navy to take charge of providing operational and administrative support for foreign private security companies engaged in protecting merchant vessels.
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Inalletter to the Speaker of Parliament dated 20 September 2025, the President said the order was issued under Section 21 of the Navy Act (Chapter 358), citing national interest.
The directive authorises the Navy to main-taina maritime security operation project, covering services and facilities for foreign private maritime security providers. The Navy will also be responsible for storing firearms, ammunition and other equipment belonging to such companies in its armouries, and for transporting the weapons and equipment as required.
This story is from the September 24, 2025 edition of Daily FT.
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