Sweden pledged maximum support to Sri Lanka’s efforts of regaining the European Union GSP+ trade concession reports Colombo Page.
Following a meeting with Sri Lanka’s President Maithripala Sirisena, Sweden’s visiting Foreign Minister Margot Wallstrom assured that Sweden would provide every possible assistance to reinstate the GSP+ facility.
Clear evidence of progressive measures on human rights are needed before GSP+ return - EU (16 Mar 2016)
Following a meeting with Sri Lanka’s President Maithripala Sirisena, Sweden’s visiting Foreign Minister Margot Wallstrom assured that Sweden would provide every possible assistance to reinstate the GSP+ facility.
Clear evidence of progressive measures on human rights are needed before GSP+ return - EU (16 Mar 2016)
Sri Lanka confident in restoring GSP+ trade concessions (03 June 2015)
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