Online Safety Bill in Sri Lanka UN Resident Coordinator offers support

By Darshana Sanjeewa Balasuriya  

United Nations Resident Coordinator Marc-André Franche informed Public Security Minister Tiran Alles that support will be provided for the exchange of ideas and proposals with international organizations concerning the Online Safety Bill.   

This revelation came during a meeting between the UN Resident Coordinator and the Minister at the Ministry of Public Security.  

The Ministry said that they discussed ways in which Sri Lanka can offer support to the United Nations and the Online Safety Bill during the meeting.  

Marc-André Franche conveyed to the Minister his intention to help realize Sri Lanka’s aspirations through the exchange of ideas with the United Nations. He also mentioned that there are 21 organizations affiliated with the United Nations in Sri Lanka.  

Furthermore, the UN Resident Coordinator commented that laws related to the safety of online systems are a global necessity.  

When Minister Alles requested comments and suggestions for the bill, Marc-André Franche assured that support would be provided for the exchange of ideas and proposals with 
international organizations.