During the meeting, officials highlighted Sri Lanka’s recent economic progress and ongoing legislative reforms, including the repeal of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), amendments to the Official Secrets Act (OSA), and measures to strengthen independent national institutions such as the Office of Missing Persons (OMP), Office for Reparations (OR), and Office of National Unity and Reconciliation (ONUR).
Sri Lanka expressed its appreciation for the EU’s Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) trade facility, which has been pivotal to economic growth, and conveyed interest in reapplying once the current cycle concludes.
The discussion also covered the impact of Cyclone Ditwah, ongoing recovery efforts, and Sri Lanka’s gratitude for the EU’s support during this challenging period. In addition, the two sides explored the changing global political-economic landscape, regional security concerns, and the shared commitment to the principles of the UN Charter and multilateral cooperation.
The engagement underlines the continuing efforts to strengthen the partnership between Sri Lanka and the European Union, based on mutual respect, shared values, and a vision for a resilient and cooperative future.
