US trains Lankan officials on counter proliferation of WMD

The US Government recently concluded a five-day workshop in Colombo from 13-17 June for members of the Sri Lankan Ports Authority and Customs, Police, Navy, and Coast Guard to provide training on eliminating the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD).  

Led by US military experts from the International Counter Proliferation Program (ICP), the workshop covered themes such as border security, technology, and threat assessment. The program builds upon a strengthening US-Sri Lankan partnership that includes enhanced cooperation in security in the Indian Ocean Region.