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Thirty six Maldivian police officers are undergoing an eight week Special Weapons and Tactics training programme in Sri Lanka, marking the resumption of the initiative after a 13 year break.
Mariyam Adheela
SRI LANKA: Sri Lanka has resumed specialised training for officers of the Maldives Police Service after a 13 year interruption, with 36 Maldivian officers taking part in an eight week Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) programme.
The programme began last Monday and will continue until December 31. According to a statement issued by the Sri Lankan High Commission in Male’, the training is being conducted by the Sri Lanka Police Special Task Force (STF).
The training programme is designed to strengthen the officers’ skills, operational capabilities and knowledge of law enforcement.
The Sri Lankan High Commission said the programme would provide participants with valuable knowledge and practical experience through specialised training led by the STF.
It is also expected to improve the officers’ operational readiness and enhance their ability to carry out their duties effectively.
The High Commission noted that the initiative reflects the longstanding friendship between the Maldives and Sri Lanka, particularly their close cooperation in strengthening security capabilities.
Before departing for Sri Lanka, the participating officers attended a special ceremony held in Male’ on October 29.
The ceremony was attended by Sri Lankan High Commissioner to the Maldives, Mohamed Rizvi Hassan, Commissioner of Police Ahmed Mohamed and Deputy Commissioner of Police Faruhadh Fikuree, along with senior officers of the Maldives Police Service.
The renewed training programme highlights continued cooperation between the two countries in professional development and security sector capacity building.
