The 11th edition of the Galle Dialogue International Maritime Conference, organized by the Sri Lanka Navy in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence and Geopolitical Cartographer (GC), commenced today (12th October 2023) at the Jetwing Lighthouse in Galle. The inaugural ceremony of this two-day (12th and 13th October) conference, was held under the patronage of the President and Commander - in - Chief of the Armed Forces of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Hon. Ranil Wickremesinghe and with the esteemed presence of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, dignitaries and distinguished guests. The central theme of this year's conference is "Emerging New Order in the Indian Ocean." Maritime representatives from 42 countries, along with 11 international organizations and defence industry organizations, have been invited by the Sri Lanka Navy to participate in this year's event.