Over 100 law enforcement, public security and UN officials will gather to discuss solutions to the growing problem of drug abuse in the Asia-Pacific Region.

The opening of the three-day event will be held under the patronage of President Maithripala Sirsena. Minister of Law, Order and Southern Development Sagala Rathnayake will also  participate.

Parallel to the event a ministerial level special meeting will also be held on 29th October under the patronage of the President and Minister Sagala Rathnayake with the participation of relevant ministers from the region.