Foreign Ministry on January 21 noted with regret that the Sri Lanka section of the Human Rights Watch (HRW) ‘World Report 2022’ depicts an exaggerated and unduly negative picture of the current human rights situation in the country, reports Colombo Page. Issuing a statement, the Foreign Ministry said Sri Lanka follows a policy of constructive engagement with the international community including with international NGO’s such as HRW on matters related to human rights, and we recognize their constructive role as human rights defenders. “However sensationalized and biased reporting during a particularly challenging global economic and social environment risks igniting and aggravating domestic discord. We highlight the importance of responsible, balanced and impartial reporting,” the statement said.