FCO Minister for Asia statement on Sri Lanka

Tuesday 30 Oct 2018 @ 13:10
Foreign and Commonwealth Office

FCO Minister for Asia and the Pacific Mark Field concerned by ongoing political developments in Sri Lanka.

Minister for Asia and the Pacific Mark Field said:

I am concerned by ongoing political developments in Sri Lanka and am following this fast-moving situation closely. Once again, I call upon all parties to uphold the constitution and due political and legal process.

I urge President Sirisena, in consultation with the Speaker, to reconvene the parliament immediately in order to give the democratically elected representatives of the Sri Lankan people their voice at this time.

The UK, as a friend of Sri Lanka, remains committed to working with international partners and alongside the Sri Lankan government and people to support democracy, human rights, and reconciliation.

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