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Sri Lanka will unveil the Standard Operating Procedure (SPO) shortly setting out guidelines to be followed by foreign ships or aircraft in making a port of call in Sri Lanka and carrying out activities in territorial waters, a top source said.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced it for the first time while making his remarks at the Ocean Nations: The 3rd Annual Indo-Pacific Islands Dialogue on the sideline of the UN General Assembly.
He ruled out that no spy vessel was in Sri Lanka, despite concerns raised by another country.
Asked about the current status of the application of the SPO, a top source familiar with the process told Daily Mirror that it had evolved but would be unveiled soon for the public to know. It stipulates the kinds of vessels and aircraft allowed in Sri Lankan territory, the number of days to stay in the country and the type of activities allowed to be undertaken.
The SPO has been worked out after some powers, particularly India, raised concerns about the visit of Chinese research and military vessels in Sri Lankan waters. When working out the SPO, the amendments proposed by India have also been incorporated.
Two Chinese research vessels Shi Yan 6 and Xiang Yang Hong 03 are expected to visit Sri Lanka in October, this year and January, next year. It is part of an agreement signed by the China Academy of Science and the National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA). (Kelum Bandara)
Gemunu Dissanayake Friday, 22 September 2023 07:57 AM
Acronym for Standard Operating Procedure must be SOP and not SPO as indicated in the news item.
Mahila Friday, 22 September 2023 07:59 AM
Stable Door being Bolted after the stampede!!!??? Usual SL Story
Sambo Friday, 22 September 2023 08:00 AM
Pol Mess for the country who is indebted to both countries.
Iqbal Friday, 22 September 2023 08:24 AM
Is Sri Lanka still an independent country? As an independent country Sri Lanka can entertain vessels from any country for any purpose if they don't harm Sri Lankan national interests.
Punchi Friday, 22 September 2023 09:13 AM
Has Indian money, international alliances and coercion triumphed over Chinese paucity of significant allies, intimidation and threats?
Mohamed Shabri Friday, 22 September 2023 09:32 AM
Its SOP not SPO
Spartacus Friday, 22 September 2023 10:11 AM
Sri Lanka does not realise the concerns of neighbouring India, typically in the manner it even does not understand the concerns of its own ethnic minorities. Will China be happy if any Indian War ship made a call to Taiwan Port. In the same manner, Taiwan also will not allow Indian War Ships to call over at there ports respecting China's concern and not to damage relationships. This is maturity and ability to live and let live.
Prageeth Friday, 22 September 2023 10:26 AM
The great RW is on the path of making Sri Lanka as the 29th state of India! What a achivement Mr.President!
Lankan Sinhaya Friday, 22 September 2023 11:01 AM
China has never invaded Lanka or trained armed men to terrorise Sri Lankans unlike India which has a history of invasions
Udugama Friday, 22 September 2023 12:14 PM
India is being humiliated by a powerful country , Canada , in the international stage. But we in Sri Lanka dancing according to the Indian tunes.
Fred Friday, 22 September 2023 02:49 PM
This is what happens when a country ruled by rogues and muts since independence loses its sovereignity is in debt financially and morally to two super powers and has no freedom to make any decisions.
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