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<p>The UK Government continues to raise concerns regarding incidents of violence and
intimidation against Muslims and minority groups. We have actively engaged with the
Sri Lankan authorities, faith and community leaders to ensure the protection of minorities
and to encourage an inclusive response to the Easter Sunday terrorist attacks that
brings different communities and faith groups together to tackle violent extremism
and protect minority groups. The Minister of State for Security, Ben Wallace, visited
Sri Lanka on 2-3 May and met President Sirisena, Prime Minister Wickremesinghe and
faith leaders where he underlined this message. Lord Ahmad and I have also raised
the issue of protection for minority groups directly with the Sri Lankan High Commissioner.</p><p>The
High Commission in Colombo recently joined an European Union statement calling on
political, religious and other community leaders to speak out against violence and
all those inciting unrest and distrust and to make every effort to promote understanding
and harmony between communities.</p>
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