Colombo, April 30 -- The Head of South Asia Division, European External Action Service of the European Union, Charles Whiteley stated that the European Union has a favorable perspective on the current GSP+ review process.

He made these remarks during a meeting held today at the Presidential Secretariat with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, as part of an official visit by a European Union delegation to Sri Lanka, the President's Media Division (PMD) said.

Whiteley highlighted the longstanding partnership between Sri Lanka and the EU, which has led to significant trade gains. He affirmed the EU's willingness to continue supporting Sri Lanka in achieving further commercial progress.

He stated that the GSP+ concessions from the European...