Another visit to secure GSP +
Irangika RANGE and Sandasen MARASINGHE
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Minister G. L. Peiris |
External Affairs Minister G. L. Peiris told Parliament yesterday that
a special delegation will visit brussels later this month to persuade
the European Commission to continue the GSP+.
The Minister was speaking opening the debate after presenting three
regulations under the Imports and Exports (Control) Act.
The delegation will comprise Treasury Secretary P. B. Jayasundara,
Foreign Ministry Secretary Romesh Jayasinghe, Justice Ministry Secretary
Suhada Gamlath and Attorney General Mohan Peiris.
Minister Professor Peiris stated the delegation will visit Brussels
on May 20.
He also stated that this was the second visit by the delegation to
Brussels after the March visit.
The first visit was fruitful as the delegation had identified the
issues that needed to be addressed. |
