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Colombo, Jan 24 (Daily Mirror) - Although a date has not been fixed, the Sri Lanka Navy said yesterday that it is now prepared to send a deployment to the Red Sea to assist in defending shipping lanes from Houthi activities, once the government greenlights and authorizes the deployment.
Navy spokesperson Capt. Gayan Wickramasinghe told the Daily Mirror that discussions are still underway at higher levels regarding the Red Sea deployment, but the Sri Lanka Navy is ready. "We are now on standby to send our deployment to the Red Sea at any time," he said.
On January 3, during an event, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that the government would deploy a Navy vessel to the Red Sea to safeguard shipping lanes. He said that the disruption of these lanes would lead to increased freight charges and cargo costs, affecting import prices in the country. President Wickremesinghe said that the government is committed to contributing to stability in the region.
The President had earlier acknowledged that deploying a vessel would cost the government Rs. 250 million every fortnight. Following the announcement, the Navy conducted a feasibility study on the deployment. The Navy earlier said that logistical supplies and a robust weapon outfit need to be arranged before the deployment.
Commenting on the latest development, the Navy spokesperson said, "We will send a vessel once the discussions and a date are finalized. The date is likely to be finalized following discussions involving top-level officials in the government, the Commander of the Navy, and consultation with other navies deployed in the Red Sea."
The United States and Britain have been conducting airstrikes against the Iranian-allied Houthi group in Yemen, which has been targeting civilian ships in the Red Sea for weeks in protest against Israel's military campaign in the Gaza Strip. In the latest military joint effort against the Houthi group, New Zealand announced yesterday that it will deploy a six-member defence team to the Middle East as part of an international coalition to uphold maritime security in the Red Sea.
mnsmart Wednesday, 24 January 2024 09:13 AM
How can they stop Houthi Missiles when they cannot prevent Indian fishing boats entering and robbing our sea.
Just joining to Show Force Wednesday, 24 January 2024 03:05 PM
SL navy is just assisting the multinational forces already there. If every country is selfish
Ranils hair brained ideas Wednesday, 24 January 2024 09:29 AM
When the ships/tin- boats break down and sink the government will have to pay for the environmental damage.
Nilmini Welivita Wednesday, 24 January 2024 09:31 AM
It is better to convert these old boats to fishing vessels. At least feed the people some fish.
Jeyawardana Wednesday, 24 January 2024 09:33 AM
When Sri Lanka has so many bright men why can’t the Navy find an intelligent leader to advise them. Only an idiot would have advised the Navy to take part in the Red Sea operations given that the conflict has become a conflict between “ First World vs Third World “. We are part of third world( insulting name given to Asia and Africa ), then how the heck we can side with first world ?
Hurrah to our emperor Wednesday, 24 January 2024 09:36 AM
Great idea president. Let's deploy our air craft carriers and our nuclear powered subs to bring order to these regions. Let's teach the smelly huthis a lesson they will never forget.
Scizoid president Wednesday, 24 January 2024 09:39 AM
Delusional President thinks he is an eagle when he is just a minnow.He needs to be admitted to a psychiatric ward before he conquer the world.
Chris peiris Thursday, 25 January 2024 11:52 AM
First settle the country heavy loans we are digging a deeper pit unnecessary we are a poor country economy in shatters let the countries that is not sinking handle the situation
fact Wednesday, 24 January 2024 09:48 AM
Government should keep away from this instead of getting burned .A genocide is going on sponsored by US and the west ,No army is there to stop but everyone are rushing to protect ships .this is a pathetic time of humanity .better not be in the wrong side in the history and get ourselves burnt .we have too much internal issues to sort out .Hats of to south Africa ,Brazil and other countries for standing for truth and justice
Gabriella Wednesday, 24 January 2024 09:51 AM
The ego of this megalomaniac Ranil and his delusions of grandeur have no limitations. Rs 250 million every fortnight for a nonsensical venture; when people don’t know where their next meal is coming from. The only opinion in the country that matters appears to be Ranil’s. He just doesn’t appear to know his limitations.
Gabriella Wednesday, 24 January 2024 09:51 AM
The ego of this megalomaniac Ranil and his delusions of grandeur have no limitations. Rs 250 million every fortnight for a nonsensical venture; when people don’t know where their next meal is coming from. The only opinion in the country that matters appears to be Ranil’s. He just doesn’t appear to know his limitations.
Gabriella Wednesday, 24 January 2024 09:51 AM
The ego of this megalomaniac Ranil and his delusions of grandeur have no limitations. Rs 250 million every fortnight for a nonsensical venture; when people don’t know where their next meal is coming from. The only opinion in the country that matters appears to be Ranil’s. He just doesn’t appear to know his limitations.
Gabriella Wednesday, 24 January 2024 09:51 AM
The ego of this megalomaniac Ranil and his delusions of grandeur have no limitations. Rs 250 million every fortnight for a nonsensical venture; when people don’t know where their next meal is coming from. The only opinion in the country that matters appears to be Ranil’s. He just doesn’t appear to know his limitations.
Punchi Wednesday, 24 January 2024 09:59 AM
The expectation the the US lead coalition is going to use a USD 100000 missile to shoot down a USD 1000 Houthi drone or missile fired to obliterate our ship is unrealistic. The US will probably allow the drone or missile to strike to see how effective it is.
Alan Wednesday, 24 January 2024 10:21 AM
We cannot afford to put children to school these idiots want to get involved in war. Just stay put.
Premalal Perera Wednesday, 24 January 2024 10:40 AM
As far as we are aware, we only have old vessels mothballed by the first users and gifted to us maybe to save on scrapping costs. To go to war on such vessels which at best was used as coast guard duties, will be putting our brave sailors in harms way and be in the way of modern destroyers. Hopefully, sanity will prevail.
S.H.Moulana Wednesday, 24 January 2024 11:09 AM
We feel sorry for involving our navy in the Red Sea issue where developed countries have declined to participate with U.S and U.K. We hope the government will rethink about this highly complicated issue. May sanity prevail!
One meal a day Wednesday, 24 January 2024 11:29 AM
Sri Lanka should keep out of this adventure. Let the well developed countries deal with it. We are beggars struggling to have one food meal. The government is trying to curry favours with other countries involved in this battle.
Citizen Wednesday, 24 January 2024 12:00 PM
Our genius politicians even can't control the carrot price locally and they are going to control houtis. They even can't afford to fire carrots before thinking of firing missiles.
Jeanne Wednesday, 24 January 2024 01:23 PM
@Citizen : That's hilarious! And so true. Well said !
Ronnie Wednesday, 24 January 2024 12:28 PM
Let the countries that are involved sort this issue in a diplomatic way there is a reason what's been happening in Red Sea .It's only America can fix this issue by stopping the killings in GAZA innocent civilians getting killed every day its about time to stop the WAR ceasefire is the key for PEACE
NV Jen Wednesday, 24 January 2024 12:35 PM
A senseless pigheaded president who is unaware of the suffering of the poor is trotting the globe. Instead of getting engaged in a dangerous mission in the red sea, spend that money on feeding the poor children.
Montini Wednesday, 24 January 2024 01:00 PM
Red sea-line safety before or until blue seas turn red. War fans expected much from it got it. Mandatory final hour opportunity for a capable reserve in a mix of good and evil.
S.H.Moulana Wednesday, 24 January 2024 01:19 PM
Indian Navy Chief Admiral R. Hari Kumar has characterised the Red Sea situation as "fragile" and cited attacks in the Arabian Sea as a "cause of concern, particularly for us." In an interview with WION's diplomatic correspondent.
Tuning S Raj de Silva - California Wednesday, 24 January 2024 01:38 PM
Alarming songs for mid-way policy at midnight by mid-mulanians and carders..
Lion Wednesday, 24 January 2024 01:54 PM
There is more to this. It is Sri Lankan desire to be part of western led coalition. They think by doing this they will get a chance to interact with foreign sailors and tell them about Sri Lanka. It will also be a chance to highlight our unique capabilities in the region and have them say they Sri Lanka is a separate country.
Middle east countries will put Sri Lanka on their list of foes Wednesday, 24 January 2024 03:40 PM
The US and UK will not agree to give concession to GoSL at UNHCR. Anyone can see through why idiot Ranil sends ship, and this will only make us more enemies. And Middle East country who are usually neutral may next vote against Sri Lanka at UNHCR to teach GoSL lesson.
Inam Wednesday, 24 January 2024 08:55 PM
Hurray there are lots of burning issues in the country but this puppet wants to assist the western puppets joke of the century
Sambo Thursday, 25 January 2024 07:57 AM
You are putting in to danger the only two ships the entire forces have and that also probably gifted by some country. What about the ammunition cost. Are going to light fire crackers from the ships to chase away the pirates.
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