Foreign delegates visit Colombo Information Fusion Centre during Bali Process field visits

A foreign delegation attending the Bali Process 2026 meetings visited the Information Fusion Centre (IFC), Colombo today, 22 October 2026.

The visit was arranged by the National Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force in collaboration with the Bali Process and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) as part of an on-site field observation programme for international delegates.

During the visit, Officer-in-Command IFC, Colombo, Lieutenant Commander Chathura Ranasinghe and Officer-in-Command Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC), Colombo Lieutenant Commander Tharindu Bandara briefed the delegation on the role, responsibilities, and operational activities of the IFC, Colombo in maintaining maritime domain awareness and conducting information analysis. Particular focus was placed on the centre's contributions to enhancing maritime security intelligence, facilitating information sharing and supporting inter-agency coordination.

The visit provided delegates with practical insights into Sri Lanka's ongoing measures to combat human trafficking, migrant smuggling, and irregular migration. It also highlighted the necessity of regional cooperation and timely information exchange to address shared maritime and human security challenges across the Indian Ocean and the wider Asia-Pacific region.

Captain Harinda Deeshana, Director Hydrographic Operations, attended the event representing the Sri Lanka Navy.