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GSP+ benefits:

Business leaders in France pledge support

Export Development and International Trade Minister Professor G.L. Peiris had intensive discussions with business leaders in Paris to canvas support for Sri Lanka’s case for the extension of the GSP+ benefit.

Among those he met were J.P. Mocho, President of the French Garment Federation, Francois-Marie Grau, General Manager of the Federation, Patrice Argain, Secretary-General of the Federation of Knitwear and Lingerie of France and Madame Joelle Da Fonseca, Head of Mission, International and Economic Affairs, of the Federation of Textiles of France.

At these discussions, Minister Peiris drew attention to the mutually supportive relationship between large French buyers and the apparel sector in Sri Lanka.

He pointed out that there exists in this field a strong partnership which has included active participation by French companies in initiatives to raise to exemplary levels working conditions in Sri Lanka’s garment factories and to promote the concept of “lean and green” factories which have won acclaim throughout the Western world for conformity with the most exacting standards in respect of preservation of the environment.

Minister Peiris and Elizabeth Hervier, Vice-President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Paris, jointly addressed the Sri Lanka France Business Group and business leaders in Paris on investment and trade opportunities in Sri Lanka.

The French entrepreneurs confirmed their complete satisfaction with the quality of Sri Lankan apparel products, consistent adherence to best practices, prompt delivery and continuous investment in product design and improvement.

They pledged their fullest support for the efforts by the Government of Sri Lanka and the apparel sector to secure extension of GSP+ benefits for the country.

Sri Lanka’s Ambassador in France Chitranganee Wagiswara was associated with the Minister in these discussions.

 

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