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EU willing to continue supporting Sri Lanka
Colombo, April 30 (Daily Mirror) - The Head of South Asia Division, European External Action Service of the European Union, Charles Whiteley stated that the European Union has a favorable perspective on the current GSP+ review process.
He made these remarks during a meeting held today at the Presidential Secretariat with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, as part of an official visit by a European Union delegation to Sri Lanka, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.
Whiteley highlighted the longstanding partnership between Sri Lanka and the EU, which has led to significant trade gains. He affirmed the EU’s willingness to continue supporting Sri Lanka in achieving further commercial progress.
He stated that the GSP+ concessions from the European Union are anticipated to encourage Sri Lanka to provide products that meet standardised quality requirements. He further said that the continuation of the GSP+ trade concession is assessed on alignment with the current government’s policy commitments and progress.
The meeting assessed Sri Lanka's advancements in executing 27 international conventions related to the European Union's GSP+ tax concession, known as the Generalized System of Preferences.
President Disanayake expressed his gratitude for the EU’s assistance during Sri Lanka’s economic crisis. He acknowledged that the GSP+ facility has played an important role in supporting the country’s export sector and economic recovery.
The President further noted that the collapse of Sri Lanka’s economy was the result of a deeply flawed political system, marked by corruption and mismanagement. The President stated that the current administration is working to rebuild the country through stable and transparent governance, though this transformation will require time.
Highlighting a key shift in political support, the President pointed out that unlike previous governments, which relied heavily on support from the South, the current administration was elected with the collective support of the Sinhala, Tamil and Muslim communities from across the country. The President reaffirmed his government’s commitment to delivering on the promises made to all citizens.
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