Sri Lanka’s Minister of Ports and Shipping stated that special attention should be paid to security concerns, during the development of Kankasanthurai (KKS) Port in Jaffna, on a recent visit to the region.
Arjuna Ranatunga, the former cricketer turned politician, told Sri Lanka Port Authority officers that “national security” should be at the forefront during the development of the port, which is taking place with the help of the Indian government.
The minister though pointed towards India as a source of potential security concerns, citing the large number of illegal drug smuggling that takes place. He was joined by Sri Lanka’s Naval Area Commander Rear Admiral Piyal de Silva during his visit.