69th IPA World Congress in Colombo…

The 69th World Congress of the International Police Association (IPA) commenced on Wednesday (Oct. 21), at the Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel in Colombo. Nearly 450 delegates representing 69 countries are participating in this international gathering. The participants include distinguished IPA representatives from around the world, including presidents and secretaries general of the association’s national sections. The inauguration ceremony was held under the patronage of Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath and Governor of the Western Province, Hanif Yusuf. The congress is scheduled to continue until October 31, 2026.