Moratorium on foreign research vessels intact: Lankan FM

Ali Sabry denied ending the moratorium on foreign vessels, including Chinese "spy ships", in Sri Lanka's waters and EEZ near India, misquoted in Tokyo. Decisions will be year-end. Emphasizing UNCLOS obligations, equal country opportunities, and capacity-building till 2024, Sabry explained to The Daily Morning, stressing Sri Lanka's non-aligned stance during his Tokyo visit.