Sri Lanka, March 26 -- The Foreign Ministry has condemned the UK government's decision to impose sanctions on four Sri Lankans, calling it a "unilateral action" that complicates the ongoing national reconciliation process.

The ministry stated that Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath conveyed Sri Lanka's position to British High Commissioner Andrew Patrick during a meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism.

The ministry referred to the UK Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office's (FCDO) press release dated March 24, which announced asset freezes and travel bans on three former military commanders and a former minister.

Sri Lanka's foreign ministry said it is also noted that the UK FCDO Press Release refers...