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MARITIME DOCTRINE OF SRI LANKA
National values evolve from a nation’s, history and culture. The national
aim of Sri Lanka is derived and explained from the Constitution of
Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and amplified through
political directions. The combination of national values and national aim
gives shape to National Interests which in turn determine the National
Security Objectives.

National Security Policy is formulated by viewing the national security
objectives and the components of national power in the domestic and
global environment both prevailing and predicted. It provides the policy
guidelines development of strategies in the exercise of national power.

National Strategy is the plan for employment of various tools and
instruments of national power in accordance with the national security
policy, to achieve the desired national security objectives in support of
national interests.

National Values

Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka recognises Freedom, Equality,
Justice and fundamental Human Rights as core national values based on
the constitution.

National Aim and Interests

National Aim

National aim provides the basis for defining national interests. Sri
Lanka’s national aim is derived from the Constitution, is the ‘creation
and preservation of a just and free society guaranteeing the dignity
and wellbeing of succeeding generations, with unhindered economic
progress, social and cultural order attained, the unity of the country
restored and concord established with other nations. ‘

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