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<p>We deplore all discrimination against religious minorities and constraints on their
freedom to practise their faith. Foreign Office Ministers have been clear with Egyptian
interlocutors throughout recent events in Egypt that the freedom of religious belief
needs to be protected and that the ability to worship in peace is a vital component
of a democratic society. UK officials raised the importance of freedom of religion
with Egyptian Deputy Assistant Minister for Human Rights, Dr Mahy Abdel Latif on 14
January 2015.</p><p>The UK Government welcomed the comments made by President al-Sisi
at Al-Azhar University on 1 January and at the Coptic Cathedral in Cairo on 6 January
on his commitment to religious tolerance. We also welcome the protection for religious
belief enshrined in the Egyptian constitution. We urge to Egyptian Government to ensure
that those rights are implemented.</p>
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