Continuing his official visit to the United Nations Headquarters, Sri Lanka’s Secretary of Defence, Air Vice Marshal (Retd) Sampath Thuyacontha, has held a high‑level meeting with Khaled Khiari, Assistant Secretary‑General responsible for the Middle East, Europe, the Americas, Asia and the Pacific at the Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations (DPPA‑DPO).
According to the Defence Ministry, the meeting on Wednesday (22) was attended by Sri Lanka’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Jayantha Jayasooriya, along with members of the Sri Lankan delegation.
During discussions, the delegation outlined preparatory measures for the proposed deployment of Sri Lankan troops for UN operations.
It was stressed that all personnel selected for deployment will undergo extensive training on the Human Rights Due Diligence Policy (HRDDP), International Humanitarian Law (IHL), and International Human Rights Law (IHRL).
These training programmes are designed to ensure compliance with UN requirements and reinforce professional conduct in operational environments.
The modules will also provide clear guidance on the consequences of violations of established norms and standards.
The Defence Ministry further said that robust accountability mechanisms will be in place, including procedures for reporting and investigating allegations, and disciplinary actions against individuals found guilty by competent authorities.
The role of the National Investigation Officer in this process was also highlighted during the discussion. (Newswire)