Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte:The National Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force (NAHTTF) held a stakeholder meeting at the Ministry of Defence under the leadership of Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), who serves as both Secretary to the Ministry of Defence and Chairman of the Task Force.

According to Ministry of Defence – Sri Lanka, the meeting focused on reviewing the measures currently in place to combat human trafficking, as well as progress under the National Strategic Action Plan 2026-2030 (NSAP). Additionally, activities in observance of the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons were discussed.

The meeting also welcomed a new focal point from the Financial Intelligence Unit of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. Discussions emphasized the importance of financial intelligence in tackling human trafficking issues.

Further topics included the creation of District Anti-Trafficking Forums, collaboration with international partners, and preparations for the NSAP annual evaluation, which is scheduled for November. Member institutions provided updates and recommendations aimed at enhancing prevention efforts, victim protection, public awareness, and coordinated actions against human trafficking.