The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of Opposition

Samagi Jana Balawegaya· Colombo· 5 March 2026 ·Procedural: Procedural: Indian Ocean Security Matter and Parliamentary Debate on Sovereignty

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Sajith Premadasa raised concerns that allowing military activity in Sri Lanka’s Exclusive Economic Zone would undermine national security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. He argued that under the principles of due regard and peaceful purposes, the EEZ should be used for economic activities and not for military action.

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¶ 01 This affects national security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. Please allow a little time.

¶ 02 Therefore, under the principles of due regard and peaceful purposes, and given that the EEZ is for economic activities, military action cannot be conducted there. That is a deadly blow to our sovereignty.

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Source: Hansard, Thursday, 5 March 2026 ·No. 23375 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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