SL will secure GSP+ concession –Minister Ramesh Pathirana

 

Colombo; The Government is satisfied with the steps taken to guarantee that Sri Lanka secures the GSP+ concession, and is of the view that the European Union (EU) delegation would consider Sri Lanka in awarding the concession.

When queried about meetings between delegates and TNA members, Co-Cabinet Spokesman Dr. Ramesh Pathirana stated that he was unaware of any such meetings and that the Government worked hard to restore the concession. He stated that the European Union had been provided all the information that could assist Sri Lanka in resuming GSP+.

Meanwhile, the TNA is said to have urged the EU delegation which visited Sri Lanka on the importance of repealing the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), which provides broad powers to the Police to arrest individuals without a warrant.

The TNA, said in a statement that during their discussion with the EU delegation they addressed the prospect of amending the Constitution to address political issues of Tamils. The EU delegation of five arrived in Sri Lanka on 27 September and is set to attend a series of high-level discussions with several parties.