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<p>Despite concerns expressed by civil society, opposition parties and international
internet providers regarding the potential negative impacts of the Online Safety Act,
the Sri Lankan Parliament passed it into law on 24 January. The UK also raised concerns
about the impact of this Act on freedom of expression and economic growth, including
when I met Sri Lankan President Wickremesinghe in October, and when Lord (Tariq) Ahmad,
Minister of State for South Asia, met Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Ali Sabry on 25
January. The UK will continue to closely follow developments on this Act.</p>
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