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<p>We continue to raise our concerns about attacks against religious minorities in
Sri Lanka with the Sri Lankan government, including the most recent violence in Aluthgama
and Beruwala. Through our High Commissioner in Colombo, we have urged the Sri Lankan
government to take early action to promote peaceful co-existence between all communities,
noting the importance of ensuring any acts of violence, intimidation or threats are
thoroughly investigated and those responsible brought to justice.</p><p>The Head of
the EU Delegation has raised recent developments with the Sri Lankan Defence Secretary
on behalf of EU Heads of Mission. The EU delegation has also released a statement
in agreement with EU Heads of Mission in Sri Lanka condemning the violence and has
called on the Sri Lankan government to uphold law and order. On 7 July, I met members
of the Sri Lankan Muslim community resident in the UK whose family and friends were
directly affected by recent violence in order to hear their concerns.</p>
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