In 2002, the Bali Process on People Smuggling, Trafficking in Persons and Related Transaction Crime was established as a non-binding, international, multilateral forum to facilitate cooperation, information sharing and policy development.

Consisting of 45 member countries and four UN agencies, the regional forum has been effective in addressing irregular migration in the Asia Pacific region and beyond.

Under this aegis, the Bali Process Government and Business Forum (GABF) was set up as a strategic platform for collaboration between the private sector and Bali Process member states to address forced labour and human trafficking challenges.

The Capital Maharaja Group (CMG), the Sri Lanka Business lead of the Bali Process in partnership with Walk Free Foundation, Australia yesterday held the Bali Process GABF Sri Lanka Summit at the Stein Studio, Ratmalana, drawing around 50 participants from the Asia Pacific region and elsewhere