Sri Lanka Debate
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Lord Howell of Guildford
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Sri Lanka
Lord Howell of Guildford Excerpts(10 years, 9 months ago)
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Baroness Warsi
I am of the view that it is important for us maintain constructive engagement with the Government of Sri Lanka. I acknowledge that there has been some progress in relation to demining and resettlement, and that there has been some economic progress. I do not feel that completely disengaging from the Government is the right way in which to move them forward. I was not aware of that particular invitation but, at this stage, constructive engagement is the right way forward.
Lord Howell of Guildford (Con)
What consultations have we had with other Commonwealth Governments about the atrocities in Sri Lanka.
Baroness Warsi
I am not sure what specific consultations we have had with individual Commonwealth countries. It would be wrong for me to detail individually what discussions there have been. However, I can write to my noble friend and give him the details.