***Motion opposing GSP+ for Sri Lanka defeated in EU

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Apr 27, 2017
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A resolution urging the European Parliament to reject Sri Lanka’s request to regain GSP + concessions has been defeated a while ago, trade union sources in Colombo said on Thursday.

The resolution had been presented by the European Parliament Group (EUG) opposing the granting of GSP + concessions and was taken up earlier on Thursday.

The sources said the resolution was defeated by a majority vote. There was no independent confirmation from the government on the vote. –ENDS-