UK hosts parliamentary workshop to strengthen Sri Lanka's democracy

The British Government reaffirmed its commitment to help Sri Lanka strengthen its democracy in the country, reports Colombo Gazette.

The UK High Commissioner to Sri Lanka James Dauris said the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association UK (CPA UK) visit to Sri Lanka aimed to support Sri Lanka’s parliamentarians in the aim of creating a strong independent oversight committee system.

The visit involved British MPs visiting Sri Lanka to participate in a 3 day workshop with Sri Lankan parliamentarians.

The British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka James Dauris said the CPA’s work in Sri Lanka was an example of the UK commitment to fostering a strong democracy in Sri Lanka.

The project was funded by the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s (FCO) Magna Carta Fund for Human Rights and Democracy.

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