COLOMBO:
Former Sri Lanka n Army Chief Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka has voiced serious concerns over the presence of Chinese surveillance ships in the Indian Ocean , particularly within Sri Lanka n territorial waters . He acknowledged the apprehensions expressed by India and the US and underlined the urgency to prioritize the security concerns of neighboring countries, especially India.
Fonseka highlighted a recent incident involving a Chinese surveillance ship entering Sri Lanka n waters, which drew opposition from both India and the USA. ‘I don’t approve of any military presence within Sri Lanka ‘s territorial waters or territory. We need to prioritize India’s security sentiments due to our close relationship,’ Fonseka said.
The former Army Chief described the presence of Chinese surveillance ships as highly unwarranted and committed to preventing future occurrences. He emphasized that nothing should agitate regional security concerns, especially of India, the regional power.
Discussing his presidential candidacy , Fonseka cited his military experience and criticized the government for mismanaging the war effort, administrative inefficiencies, and corruption . He promised to address these issues, emphasizing development and anti- corruption as his primary focus. Fonseka expressed frustration with the current political climate, committing to guide the nation and spotlight areas needing improvement.
Previously, a Chinese ship was granted permission to dock for replenishment at Colombo port last year, with no research activities permitted. In response to India’s concerns over Chinese maritime activities, Sri Lanka has since imposed a yearlong moratorium on foreign research ships entering its waters.
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