He also said the Trincomalee harbour continued to be under heavy threat from the surrounding LTTE camps.
Speaking to reporters after assuming duties as the CDS at Army Headquarters, the Navy Commander said, "We cannot say that the Trincomalee harbour is not under threat. We have to remember that it came under attack in the 1990s".
He said, however, the forces were ready to face any eventuality. The eastern harbour is a strategic point in the overall defence of the country. "We are well prepared to meet any enemy attack", the Commander reiterated.
He also said the Ceasefire Monitors in their report to the Norwegian facilitators had also stated that several LTTE bunkers had been set up around the Trincomalee harbour since the signing of the Ceasefire Agreement.
"We informed the SLMM that the LTTE had built several bunkers surrounding the harbour and asked it to take immediate action. After examining the area the SLMM had reported to the Norwegian facilitators confirming the setting up of new bunkers in violation of the Ceasefire Agreement," Commander Sandagiri said.
He also said the country's defence officials would discuss the matter with the Norwegian officials.
Meanwhile, referring to the disputes between the Navy and the LTTE over the Sea Tigers activities the Commander said: As the government navy, it has the full authority to use Sri Lankan territorial waters.
Commenting on his recent meeting with the visiting Indian Naval Chief Admiral Arun Prakash, Commander Sandagiri said, his visit to Sri Lanka was a source of inspiration".
The Navy Chief also said the visiting Indian Commander agreed to provide military support including training.
Acting Army Commander Chula Seneviratne, Air Force Commander Donald Perera, Inspector General of Police Indra de Silva and Commandant of the Special Task Force Deputy Inspector General Nimal Lewke were also present at the ceremony.
