Technical Workshop on Additional Protocol Implementation for Sri Lanka Successfully Concluded.
The United States Department of Energy (USDOE) / National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) under the International Nuclear Safeguards Engagement Program (INSEP), in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Atomic Energy Regulatory Council (SLAERC), successfully conducted a Technical Workshop on Additional Protocol Implementation for Sri Lanka from 01 to 04 June 2026 at the Hotel Courtyard by Marriott Colombo.
The workshop brought together representatives from a broad range of national stakeholder institutions involved in nuclear safeguards implementation and regulatory oversight. Participants attended from the SLAERC, Sri Lanka Atomic Energy Board (SLAEB), Sri Lanka Customs, Department of Imports and Exports Control, Legal Draftsman's Department, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sri Lanka Police, and Sri Lanka Ports Authority.
Sri Lanka is a State Party to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of nuclear weapons (NPT) and has concluded a Comprehensive Safeguards Agreement (CSA) with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The Additional Protocol (AP) is an important instrument that strengthens the effectiveness and efficiency of the IAEA safeguards system by providing the Agency with broader information and access to verify that nuclear and related activities within a State are used exclusively for peaceful purposes.
The four-day workshop was organized as part of ongoing efforts to enhance Sri Lanka’s preparedness for the future implementation of the Additional Protocol. The programme was facilitated by a team of international safeguards experts from the USDOE/NNSA and focused on strengthening national understanding of safeguards obligations, reporting requirements, and institutional responsibilities.
The workshop featured technical presentations, interactive discussions, group exercises, and practical sessions covering safeguards obligations, reporting requirements, outreach strategies, and regulatory development. Participants were provided with opportunities to discuss national implementation challenges, identify stakeholder responsibilities, and explore mechanisms for effective inter-agency coordination.
A key outcome of the workshop was the initiation of discussions on a coordinated national approach for strengthening Sri Lanka’s safeguards infrastructure and enhancing preparedness for the implementation of the Additional Protocol. The workshop further promoted collaboration among stakeholder institutions whose roles are essential for fulfilling Sri Lanka’s international safeguards obligations.
SLAERC expresses its sincere appreciation to the USDOE/NNSA and the INSEP programme for their continued support and technical assistance in strengthening Sri Lanka’s nuclear safeguards capacity. The successful completion of this workshop marks another significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s commitment to strengthening its national safeguards framework and supporting the peaceful use of nuclear science and technology in accordance with international obligations under the NPT and the IAEA safeguards system.