Trade Agreements: Religion

(asked on 15th July 2021) - View Source

Question to the Department for International Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what recent steps he has taken to ensure that trade deals respect the rights of religious minorities.


Answered by
Ranil Jayawardena Portrait
Ranil Jayawardena
This question was answered on 21st July 2021

HM Government is committed to defending freedom of religion or belief for all. HM Government regularly reports on violations of these freedoms, including in an annual report published by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

We are clear that more trade does not have to come at the expense of rights and responsibilities. We will continue to take a balanced approach with our partners, delivering the best outcome for the United Kingdom, maximising the benefits of trade and upholding our values.

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