The strategic location of Sri Lanka in the Indian Ocean is a geographical feature that made Sri Lanka a maritime hub since ancient times, which led to Ptolemy featuring Sri Lanka several times larger than its actual size. And now, having achieved peace and stability in our country, we are keen and able to re-assume an important role as a Hub in the Indian Ocean and its extended terrain, the Indo-Pacific.
by Prasad Kariyawasam-
( March 10, 2017, Washington DC, Sri Lanka Guardian) In addressing this timely subject; “Sri Lanka as a growing hub in the Indo-Pacific”, first, let me briefly present context and background to my island home in relation to the topic.