Sri Lanka to sign UN Convention against Cybercrimes

Thursday, 23 October 2025 01:31 - - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa yesterday said the Cabinet of Ministers has approved Sri Lanka’s decision to sign the United Nations Convention against Cybercrimes (UNCC), adopted at the UN General Assembly in December 2024.

The joint proposal was presented by the President, who also serves as Minister of Digital Economy, along with the Ministers of Justice and National Integration, and Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism.

Jayatissa said Sri Lanka’s participation will strengthen its ability to prevent and combat cybercrimes, improve cross-border cooperation, recover illicit assets, protect victims and witnesses, and enhance access to technology and capacity building.