There should be an integrated approach for national security within the Colombo Port City incorporating the three forces, police, firefighters etc, the Institute of National Security Studies (INSS) highlighted. This was discussed at a public lecture held yesterday at the institute with participation of experts from tri-forces, academia diplomatic fields as well as from Urban Development Authority. The event was marked as the first discussion convened on Colombo Port City Project following the cabinet approval gained on 24, March 2021 on Port City legislation. Accordingly, the discussion by various stakeholders at this discussion comprehensively aimed to address the contemporary and future issues related to the establishment of the Port City on how the relevant authorities should grapple with ensuring national security. The lecture was moderated by Admiral (Prof) Jayanath Colombage  and the guest speaker was Eng. S. K. A.P. Devaraja,  Director General (Development) of State Ministry of Urban Development, Coast Conservation, Waste Disposal and Community Cleanliness. Accordingly, the guest speaker introduced the Colombo Port City to be a public private partnership (PPP) between the Government of Sri Lanka (GOSL) and CHEC Port City Colombo Pvt Ltd (Project Company) and is a FDI of at least US $ 1.4 billion (Rs. 218 billion). In terms of economic growth and implications, it was highlighted that there would be a Light Railway Transit (LRT) within Port City as well. However, it was brought to light that a discussion on security plan for the Colombo Port City Project is yet to be finalized. And the gathering further opined that there should be an integrated approach for national security within the Port City incorporating the three forces, police, firefighters etc. As a keypoint, it was stated the need to allocate responsible authority to engage in operation and maintenance of breakwater to fill the current vacuum of authority.