INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Ministry of Defence, underscoring the commitment to strengthen collaboration in hydrography
The partnership will focus on knowledge sharing, capacity development, technical cooperation, and generating revenue by marketing Sri
Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), and Chairman of the National Hydrographic Council, Rear
Admiral Sisira Jayakody (Retd), alongside distinguished officials from the UK government, the Ministry of Defence, the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs and SLNHO.During his visit to Sri Lanka, Rear Admiral Angus Essenhigh also held discussions with the Commander of the Navy, Vice
Admiral Kanchana Banagoda and the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd)
The discussions mainly focused on enhancing strategic hydrographic collaboration and deepening bilateral ties between the two countries, the
infrastructure, facilities, and international standing to independently market its hydrographic products worldwide, the UKHO emerged as the
ideal partner to spearhead this collaboration.Under the new agreement, the SLNHO expects a substantial boost in revenue by selling ENCs and
stage for Sri Lanka to eventually take over as the Primary Charting Authority, a responsibility currently managed by the UKHO, it added.This
partnership marks a significant milestone for Sri Lanka, as it strengthens its role as a dynamic and forward-thinking participant in
sustainable management of marine resources
