The Colombo Plan was honoured to participate in the 3rd International Symposium on Drug-Related Studies 2025, held on 09 December in Sri Lanka.

Director of the Colombo Plan Drug Advisory Programme (CPDAP), Ms. Oranooch Sungkhawanna, delivered the keynote address at the inaugural session, highlighting the importance of a whole-of-society response to emerging drug challenges and reaffirming the Colombo Plan’s commitment to global drug demand reduction and capacity-building efforts. In this connection, the NDDCB Chairman presented a token of appreciation to CPDAP, for continued partnership and valuable contributions to strengthening national and regional drug control initiatives.

The event was graced by:

• Hon. Sunil Watagala, Deputy Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs (Chief Guest)
• Mr. D. W. R. B. Senavirathne, Secretary, Ministry of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs
• Dr. Indika Wanninayake, Chairman, NDDCB
• Representatives of partner agencies, foreign delegates, academics, and practitioners