The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka, by way of the U.S. Division of Power’s Workplace of Nuclear Smuggling Detection and Deterrence (NSDD), partnered with the Sri Lanka Navy for a five-day workshop September 21–25 to strengthen Sri Lanka’s capability to detect and deter nuclear smuggling.
U.S. specialists labored with Sri Lankan members to develop customary working procedures for nuclear smuggling detection operations, drawing on worldwide greatest practices whereas guaranteeing procedures align with Sri Lanka’s legislative and regulatory framework. The coaching additionally strengthened coordination amongst related nationwide businesses, serving to Sri Lanka higher detect and reply to illicit trafficking of nuclear and different radioactive supplies.
“Nuclear materials within the improper fingers can have penalties far past anyone nation’s borders,” stated U.S. Ambassador Eric Meyer. “By means of this partnership, we’re giving Sri Lankan businesses sensible instruments to detect illicit nuclear materials and cease it earlier than it could transfer by way of Sri Lanka’s ports or waters. That strengthens safety right here, protects important Indian Ocean commerce routes, and helps maintain People and our companions safer.”
By turning coaching into clear procedures that Sri Lankan businesses can use lengthy after the workshop ends, the USA helps a trusted companion construct a long-lasting line of protection towards nuclear smuggling within the Indian Ocean area.
Representatives from the Sri Lanka Atomic Power Regulatory Council and Board, Sri Lanka Customs, Ports Authority, Catastrophe Administration Middle, Director Normal of Service provider Transport, Sri Lanka Coast Guard and the Lawyer Normal’s Division additionally participated within the workshop.
