A process led in SL is better than one led internationally – UK
[February 23 2012]

 
<p>The UK still believes that a process led in Sri Lanka is better than one led internationally, said the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, Alistair Burt, participating in a debate on the situation in Sri Lanka in the House of Commons yesterday (22).


<p>Commenting on the LLRC report he said that there is much in the report that can contribute to the pursuit of enduring peace and reconciliation in Sri Lanka.


<p>Speaking with regard to deportations of asylum seekers, Alistair Burt stated “we are aware of media allegations that returnees are being abused. All have been investigated by the high commission, and no evidence has been found to substantiate any of them”.


<p>We recognize that we have a long-standing relationship with Sri Lanka and all its peoples, he said.