Colombo: The Chief of Mission of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) for Sri Lanka and the Maldives, Ms. Kristin B. Parco, has officially handed over the recommendations for the National Strategic Action Plan 2026-2030 to Monitor and Combat Human Trafficking. The plan was presented to the Chairman of the National Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force, Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), during a meeting held on 05 August at the Ministry of Defence, Defence Headquarters Complex.

According to Ministry of Defence – Sri Lanka, the meeting was attended by key figures including Ms. Minoli P. Don, Head of the Officials Committee of the National Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force, and Members of the Internal Committee of the National Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force. Discussions during the meeting centered on enhancing national efforts to combat human trafficking, with both parties emphasizing their dedication to ongoing collaboration.

The newly submitted recommendations are a
imed at guiding and strengthening the country’s strategic initiatives from 2026 to 2030. These efforts are intended to align with both national priorities and international standards in the fight against human trafficking, ensuring a comprehensive approach to addressing this critical issue.