Related Keywords: boost exports, bring in valuable foreign exchange, broaden its export base, consider negotiating trade agreement, consolidate the industry, l give some room to breathe, maximum of four to five years, restoration of trade agreements, Sri Lanka, the EU, the GSP plus can be enjoyed, used to accomplish many medium and long term goals
Sri Lanka should seriously consider negotiating trade agreement with the EU, as the GSP plus can be enjoyed for a maximum of 4-5 years at most. The restoration of trade agreements will give some room to breathe and consolidate the industry. It can be used to accomplish many other medium and long term goals, which will not only be beneficial to the apparel industry, but boost all the exports from Sri Lanka, said the new Chairman of the
Sri Lanka Apparel Exporters Association (SLAEA), Felix A. Fernando.
