Sri Lanka, Sept. 25 -- A high-level United Nations delegation met the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence yesterday (24) to discuss enhancing collaboration in international peacekeeping missions and strengthening human rights initiatives.

The delegation, led by United Nations Resident Coordinator Marc-Andre Franche and Deputy Director (Protection and Solutions) at the UNHCR Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific Karen Whiting, was received by the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) at the Defence Ministry.

Key areas of discussion included, the engagement of Sri Lankan troops in United Nations peacekeeping operations, accelerating the deployment screening process, conducting specialized training programs and...