✈️ Sri Lanka to Chair Asia-Pacific Aviation Security Body Following Cabinet Approval

Sri Lanka is set to assume a major regional leadership role after the Cabinet of Ministers approved hosting two key Asia-Pacific aviation security summits later this month. • Leadership & Role: Sri Lanka will take over the chairmanship of the CASP-AP Steering Committee for the 2026-2027 term, placing the nation at the center of regional aviation security policymaking. • The Summits: The country will host the 21st Steering Committee Meeting of the Cooperative Aviation Security Program–Asia Pacific (CASP-AP) on June 23-24, followed by the 14th Regional Aviation Security Coordination Forum (RASCF) for Asia and the Pacific on June 25-26. • Participation: The events will bring together approximately 80 delegates, including government representatives, security experts, and international organizations from 41 countries. • Strategic Impact: The forums will focus on regional strategies, technical cooperation, emerging threats, and future security frameworks. The initiative is expected to strengthen regional partnerships and enhance Sri Lanka's profile as a strategic aviation hub in the Indian Ocean.