Srilanka, May 1 -- Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath emphasised that under the current administration, there will be zero tolerance for racist activities, and anyone engaging in such actions will be held accountable before the Law, irrespective of their ethnicity, religion, or social status.

Minister stated this while speaking at a special discussion held yesterday (30) between leaders of Muslim civil society organisations and Government representatives to address long-standing issues faced by the Muslim community.

Minister Herath further emphasised that the core policy of the new Government is to promote National unity and that no space will be given to sow division among ethnic groups or to promote racist agendas by any Party. ...