{"id":8986,"date":"2024-04-24T10:41:33","date_gmt":"2024-04-24T05:11:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterprisenews.lk\/?p=8986"},"modified":"2024-04-24T10:43:29","modified_gmt":"2024-04-24T05:13:29","slug":"australia-and-sri-lanka-further-strengthen-ties-with-launch-of-new-joint-maritime-security-operation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enterprisenews.lk\/?p=8986","title":{"rendered":"Australia and Sri Lanka further strengthen ties with launch of new joint maritime security operation."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Australia and Sri Lanka\u2019s commitment to countering maritime security threats has been on display with the launch of a new joint maritime security operation in Colombo today.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"870\" height=\"605\" src=\"https:\/\/enterprisenews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/rsz_image_01_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8987\" style=\"width:337px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/enterprisenews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/rsz_image_01_2.jpg 870w, https:\/\/enterprisenews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/rsz_image_01_2-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/enterprisenews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/rsz_image_01_2-768x534.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Aptly named Disi Rela, which means \u2018keeping a watchful eye over the maritime environment,\u2019 the new joint activity will see the Australian Border Force (ABF) and <a>Department of Sri Lanka Coast Guard <\/a>(SLCG) undertake a week-long programme of work, from Dikkowita to Chilaw.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Commander Joint Agency Task Force Operation Sovereign Borders, Rear Admiral Brett Sonter, RAN said that Disi Rela underscores the strong partnership between the two countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-very-light-gray-to-cyan-bluish-gray-gradient-background has-background has-medium-font-size\">\u201cWe often refer to the Australian-Sri Lankan relationship as gold standard. Today\u2019s launch of Disi Rela takes it to a platinum level. I am looking forward to the opportunities it presents to our respective countries with regards to countering maritime security threats,\u201d Rear Admiral Sonter said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Disi Rela involves the sharing of operational capabilities and information between the ABF and SLCG, including raising community awareness about people smuggling, human trafficking, and other maritime crime types.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Director-General of Department of Sri Lanka Coast Guard, Rear Admiral Pujitha Vithana commented that Disi Rela provides a platform to build stronger community awareness about maritime security threats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-very-light-gray-to-cyan-bluish-gray-gradient-background has-background has-medium-font-size\">\u201cAs the name Disi Rela suggests, it is everyone\u2019s responsibility to keep a watchful eye over our maritime regent environment. In other words, Sri Lankans from all levels of society have an important role to play,\u201d Rear Admiral Vithana said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The community can report any suspicious or illegal maritime activities that occur anonymously through a dedicated hotline, 041 750 1400, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-very-light-gray-to-cyan-bluish-gray-gradient-background has-background\"><strong><em>\u201cWe are proud to be working alongside Sri Lanka Coast Guard as we work together to face shared challenges and achieve our shared goals. Disi Rela is proof that the Australian and Sri Lankan relationship continues to grow from strength to strength,\u201d Rear Admiral Sonter added.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Australia and Sri Lanka\u2019s commitment to countering maritime security threats has been on display with the launch of a new joint maritime security operation in Colombo today. 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