A high-level delegation fro the European Union is due to arrive in Sri Lanka next week to discuss the suspension of GSP+ trade concessions, withdrawn due to Sri Lanka's human rights record.
Industry and Commerce Minister Rishard Bathiudeen quoted EU Ambassador to Sri Lanka David Daly as confirming the EU Trade Working Group's visit on March 23, according to Xinhua.
"Recovery of GSP Plus would be a great step forward for our competitive apparel sector and its global image. As a result of losing GSP Plus, we have lost considerable apparel revenues in the last few years," the minister said.
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