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<p>The UK Government is committed to defending Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB)
for all and promoting respect and tolerance between different religious and non-religious
communities, regardless of faith.</p><p>I [Lord (Tariq) Ahmad] discussed human rights
with the Government of India, leaders of faith groups and others during my visit to
India in May 2023. FoRB was also among the issues discussed during my visit to India
in February. Where we have issues, we raise them directly with the Government of India,
including at Ministerial level.</p><p>The British High Commission in New Delhi and
our network of Deputy High Commissions across India, consistently monitor human rights
in the country, regularly engage with civil society and religious representatives,
and have run projects supporting human rights.</p>
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