Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 25 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release:

A progress review meeting for the formulation of a comprehensive National Mechanism for Drowning Prevention and Lifesaving was convened yesterday (24 Jul) at the Parliament Complex as a follow up to the previous high level discussion on the initiative. The meeting focused on strengthening inter agency collaboration to establish a coordinated national framework aimed at reducing water related fatalities and enhancing public safety across Sri Lanka.

The progress review meeting was co chaired by Hon. Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), Hon. Deputy Minister of Education and Higher Education, Dr. Madhura Se...