OFFICIAL VISIT OF MR. MATTHEW HINSON TO THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE ON 10 JANUARY 2023

In view of strengthening the strong ties between the Government of the United States of America and Government of Sri Lanka in the process of combating Human Trafficking in Sri Lanka, a face to face meeting was conducted between Major General J R Kulatunga, Chief of National Intelligence and Mr. Matthew Hinson, Political Officer representing the Embassy of the United States of America in Sri Lanka.

This meeting was held at the National Intelligence Division (NID) with the participation of Ms. Mayuri Perera, Secretary to the National Anti Human Trafficking Task Force (NAHTTF) and other members of the Internal Committee of the NAHTTF.

The Chief of National Intelligence elaborated how Human Trafficking has been a threatening factor on innocent people’s lives and a number of suggestions were made to uplift the awareness on Human Trafficking among general public and strengthen law enforcement authorities and legislation process for the purpose of combating human trafficking.

Mr. Hinson bid adieu after a productive and detailed conversation with the Internal Committee and expressed his full and strong willingness to extend his support and cooperation in this giant effort.