India, Feb. 26 -- The Government of India, in partnership with the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA), is organizing the first-ever Capacity Building Programme of its kind on the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1540 and Strategic Trade Controls for Asia-Pacific Countries at National Academy of Customs, Indirect Taxes and Narcotics, Palasamudram from 25-27 February 2025.

"24 government experts from 8 countries in the region, viz. Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Iraq, Lao PDR, Maldives, Sri Lanka and Thailand are participating in the programme," read a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs.

The MEA said the flagship programme is a reaffirmation of India's robust credentials on non-proliferatio...