Written question asked by Luke Taylor (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 24 February 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 26 February 2025. It was answered by Catherine West (Labour) on Tuesday, 4 March 2025 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Sri Lanka: Tamils
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with the Sri Lankan Government on the ongoing arrests of Tamil fishermen.
- Answer
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A long-term solution is needed to resolve the complex issue regarding Indian fisherman from Tamil Nadu in Sri Lankan waters. We welcome recent discussions on fisherman rights between the Sri Lankan President, Dissanayake, and Indian Prime Minister, Modi, during a visit to India in December 2024. The UK Government continues to closely monitor developments.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 33174
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Arrests Fisheries Human rights Sri Lanka Tamils
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- 2025-09-05 18:51:53 +0100
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