Sri Lanka and New Zealand have held discussions on illegal migration, maritime border security, human trafficking and transnational organised crime in the Northern Province.
The discussions took place on October 26 when Sonya Douglas, the Irregular Migration Liaison Officer at the New Zealand High Commission in Colombo, met Commander Northern Naval Area Rear Admiral Dammika Wijewardana at the Northern Naval Command Headquarters.
According to the Sri Lanka Navy, the meeting focused on irregular migration trends in the Northern Province and challenges relating to maritime border security.
Both officials also exchanged views on human trafficking and transnational organised crime, while exploring opportunities to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in maritime security.
The meeting concluded with an exchange of mementoes between the two officials. (Newswire)