The European Union Foreign Affairs Council said it will closely follow Sri Lanka’s efforts in addressing human rights issues.
During a meeting in Brussels on Monday, the council reiterated its commitment to United Natiosn bodies tasked with the protection and promotion of human rights.
The Council added that the EU will closely follow efforts in Sri Lanka in establishing a credibly process for transitional justice, accountability and reconciliation, reports Colombo Page.
The statement came as Sri Lanka’s president visited Germany in efforts to reinstate the GSP+ trade concession.
Sri Lanka’s ambassador to Germany claimed that the country was willing to initiate a resolution in support of Sri Lanka regaining trade benefits.
Progress on Sri Lanka's UN commitments essential for GSP+ says EU (30 Jan 2015)
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