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The Security Minister has travelled to Sri Lanka following the attacks which took place last month.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
The Foreign Office is advising against all but essential travel to Sri Lanka.
Following the terror attacks in Sri Lanka, Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt has made a statement in Parliament.
Prime Minister Theresa May calls Prime Minister Wickremesinghe of Sri Lanka.
The UK stands in solidarity with persecuted Christians around the world and with the government and people of Sri Lanka, says Jeremy Hunt.
HMS Montrose, a frigate of the Royal Navy, was in Colombo today as part of her routine deployment in the Indian Ocean.
Mrs Sarah Hulton OBE has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.
The British High Commission is seeking implementing partners to deliver the project activity between May 2019 and March 2020.
The UK delivered its draft resolution L.1, which seeks to continue the process of advancing peace, justice & reconciliation in Sri Lanka.
Human Rights Council Resolution 30/1 on Sri Lanka contains the key elements toward achieving lasting peace and reconciliation, and with a concerted effort from all parties this is attainable. We urge the Government to p…
At the launch of the “Cyber Resilience for Development” project, British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka James Dauris noted the importance of an open, free, secure and resilient cyberspace in safeguarding democracy and furthe…
Hamsatu Allamin and Visaka Dharmadasa explain how they are working to bring peace and reconciliation in their local communities.
The UK announced that it will be leading on resolutions for Sri Lanka, South Sudan and Syria, at this month's Human Rights Council.
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II issued a congratulatory message on the occasion of Sri Lanka’s Independence Day.
Minister for Asia and the Pacific Mark Field welcomes resolution of the political situation in Sri Lanka.
The British High Commission in Colombo marked Remembrance Day with a commemoration ceremony on 11th November 2018 at the Liveramentu Commonwealth War Graves in Colombo.
Over 7,000 veterans of the Commonwealth will receive two meals a day through UK aid, International Development Secretary announces.
FCO Minister for Asia and the Pacific Mark Field concerned by ongoing political developments in Sri Lanka.
The England team will play 5 ODIs, a T20 match and 3 Test matches in October and November 2018.
Mark Field, Minister of State for Asia and the Pacific, will hold meetings with government and opposition figures, as well as members of civil society.
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