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The European Union Delegation denied discussions on the GSP+ facility between the Government of Sri Lanka and the visiting European Parliamentary Delegation.

According to a release by the office of Ambassador/ Head of Delegation of the European Union to Sri Lanka and the Maldives Bernard Savage “the issue of re applying for the GSP+ facility was not discussed with the Sri Lanka Government during the recent visit of the European Parliamentary Delegation to Sri Lanka, contrary to media reports”.

“The government indicated to us that the GSP+ is now a closed issue that it has no interest in pursuing any further or re-applying for the concession. The government now hopes to look toward small and medium enterprise development with the EU- move on from the GSP+ issue and develop a better relationship,” Head of the European Parliamentary Delegation for Relations with South Asia Jean Lambert told the media last evening.

Mr.Savage was seated beside her when this statement was made as seen in the video below. (Dianne Silva)

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Comments - 4

Psyke Saturday, 26 February 2011 10:35 AM

So much for too much information about the meet... fail

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Saman H. Bandara Saturday, 26 February 2011 11:40 PM

Keep your GSP+! We don't want it.

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Kasun Liyanage Sunday, 27 February 2011 07:32 AM

well done Miss. Jean Lambert. i really appreciate ur dedication to resurrect diplomatic ties between SL and EU. Hope to to see you in SL soon. Good Luck

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Pawlpakse Sunday, 27 February 2011 10:00 AM

You wouldn't be taking nonsense like this If you know the benefits of GSP +.

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