This milestone awareness-raising event focused on international trade security for the prevention of weapons of mass destruction proliferation. It brought together government and industry stakeholders to present international experiences and best practices in strategic trade management, discuss the benefits of building a reputation for secure and compliant trading practices, and explore practical strategies for industry compliance and risk management.
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The Forum underscored the importance of creating resilience in the area of strategic trade compliance and why global hubs benefit from handling strategic goods and technology with robust security and integrity.
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We also learnt first-hand, from 3 ASEAN countries, Singapore 🇸🇬, Malaysia🇲🇾, and the Philippines🇵🇭 who were early pioneers in the implementation of trade controls legal frameworks. Their insights were deeply valuable and appreciated.
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The Forum included real life scenario led discussions centered around identifying Red Flags, design of an ICP and effective remediation.
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We also heard from Sri Lankan industry experts, Harini Jayaweera, Rohan Perera, Ph.D. ,Dhakshina Perera and Priyantha Punchihewa on Navigating Compliance Challenges, a panel moderated artfully by Mr Rezvan Rasheed.
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Congratulations to the gracious hosts from the U.S. Embassy and the Sri Lanka Department of Import and Export Control, and sponsors; the U.S. Department of State’s Export Control and Border Security (EXBS) Program.