President Wickremesinghe receives call from British MP Tariq!

British Parliament's Minister of State for Commonwealth and Development Tariq Ahmed has telephoned President Ranil Wickremasinghe.

He posted a note on his Twitter account and indicated that he discussed the current security situation and economic situation of Sri Lanka with the President.

Minister Tariq Ahmed has mentioned that he focused on the right to peaceful protests, press freedom, human rights and justice rights during the discussion.

The minister has stated in his Twitter post that Britain is ready to continue to provide support to Sri Lanka in the midst of the existing challenges.