Commander Amila Prasanga, a Military Research Officer at the Institute of National Security Studies (INSS) under the Ministry of Defence and a member of the Sri Lanka Navy, emerged as the distinguished victor in the esteemed Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) Academic Essay Competition 2022.
Under the guidance of Admiral Pierre Vandier, Chief of Staff of the French Navy and Chair of IONS, the competition, organized by the French IONS Secretariat, showcased exceptional intellect and collaboration among participants from IONS's 25 member countries and 8 observer countries' navies. Commander Amila Prasanga's winning essay, titled "Fishing for the Future: Strategies and Collaborations for the Preservation of Indian Ocean Fisheries," garnered acclaim for its remarkable originality and eloquence.
The announcement of winners took place at the 8th edition of the IONS Symposium 2023 in Bangkok, Thailand, hosted by the Royal Thai Navy. This significant victory brought notable recognition to both the INSS and the Sri Lanka Navy, emphasizing their dedicated commitment to fostering intellectual discourse and resolutions for global maritime security challenges.
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