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<p>The Government has made a number of representations to the Sri Lankan authorities
regarding the protection of the Muslim community and other minorities in Sri Lanka.
In the aftermath of the Easter Sunday attacks we urged the Sri Lankan government,
faith and community leaders to lead an inclusive response to the attacks that brought
different communities and faith groups together, and ensured the protection of minorities.</p><p>The
Minister of State for Security and Economic Crime, Ben Wallace, visited Sri Lanka
on 2-3 May and met with President Sirisena, Prime Minister Wickremesinghe and a number
of faith leaders to underline this message. Lord Ahmad and I have raised the issue
of protection for minority groups with the Sri Lankan High Commissioner, and our High
Commission in Colombo has continued to raise concerns with the Sri Lankan Prime Minister,
including following the outbreaks of violence against Muslim communities on 13 May.</p><p>I
addressed the House on this matter on 14 May, and our High Commission also joined
an EU statement on 16 May calling on political, religious and other community leaders
to make every effort to promote understanding and harmony between communities.</p><p>
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