Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) and a visiting UNODC delegation have discussed Sri Lanka’s current requirements and priority areas for further assistance.

The discussions focused on strengthening Sri Lanka’s capacity to address emerging security and transnational crime-related challenges.

The meeting also covered maritime surveillance, human trafficking and migrant smuggling, as well as UNODC assistance to the Sri Lanka Navy and Sri Lanka Coast Guard during 2026.

A new UNODC regional project addressing the misuse of artificial intelligence, online platforms, drones and other emerging technologies by terrorist and criminal groups was also discussed.