INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
impact of the crisis and lead the country towards sustainable growth and prosperity, according to the EU.During the meeting of the Sixth
Working Group on Governance, Rule of Law and Human Rights held in Colombo on October 28, which took place in the context of regular
bilateral interactions between Sri Lanka and the EU, they have reiterated the importance of social, economic and political inclusion through
and the EU, and the implementation of relevant action and legislative initiatives regarding the promotion and protection of human rights
Sri Lanka has briefed the EU on its progress in reconciliation.Sri Lanka has apprised the EU of the 21st Amendment to the Constitution,
which is aimed at strengthening democratic governance and independent oversight of key institutions, public scrutiny, as well as
anti-corruption measures, with the re-establishment of the Constitutional Council and Independent Commissions.The EU acknowledged the steps
taken by Sri Lanka in March 2022 to reform the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) and pointed to the need for further action in line with its
commitments.The EU has further expressed concern on the recent use of the PTA
release of detainees under the PTA in 2021-2022 and encouraged the release of long-term detainees under the PTA who have not been
with the Constitution, and in line with international norms and best practices, with a view to its finalisation in 2023.The Working Group
Varuni Muthukumarana, the Director General of Europe, Central Asia, EU and Commonwealth, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka and Ms
Rensje Teerink, Deputy Director and Head of South Asia Division, European External Action Service.
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