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<p>We are continuing to assess the security situation in Sri Lanka following the Easter
Sunday attacks, and are in regular discussion with the Sri Lankan Government. Security
operations in Sri Lanka are ongoing and we assess that it is very likely that terrorists
will try to mount further terrorist attacks. The Prime Minister offered UK assistance
in a phone call with the Sri Lankan Prime Minister immediately after the attacks.
The Minister of State for Security, Ben Wallace, visited Sri Lanka on 2-3 May to demonstrate
UK solidarity and to take forward discussions on what UK support would be most helpful.
We are continuing to engage with the Sri Lankan authorities on the security situation,
including the outbreak of violence in North Western province on 13 May, and on UK
support.</p><p>We respect the decision of the Convention on International Trade in
Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) Secretariat to postpone the forthcoming
COP18 and are grateful for the work undertaken thus far. The UK will continue to work
closely with Sri Lanka and other international partners on the protection of endangered
species and promotion of the conservation of the world's wildlife through our membership
of international agreements such as CITES.</p>
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