PM, EU Envoy discuss cooperation in exports, wellness tourism and higher education

European Union Ambassador Carmen Moreno called on Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena at Temple Trees on December 1.

The Prime Minister welcomed Ambassador Moreno and Lars Bredal, deputy head of the EU delegation and expressed sincere gratitude for the EU assistance extended during the difficult period in Sri Lanka.

The PM recalled the strong relationship between EU and Sri Lanka over decades and thanked the EU for the concessions provided through the GSP Plus facility for Sri Lankan exports to the European market. Specially, he emphasized the export of textile products and fisheries products to EU countries. He also urged to explore the possibility of export of cinnamon and agriculture products to the EU market.

The cooperation with universities of the EU countries for education sector development of Sri Lanka was also taken into consideration and the Ambassador also assured her support for enhancing the ties with EU universities.

The Ambassador explained the possible assistance that the EU Global Gateway strategy encourages in areas such as public and private investment in infrastructure, green energy, and education and research for sustainable development.

The possibility of partnering with the European Investment Bank in securing investment-related loans for green transition, digitalization, connectivity, health, education and research and innovations was also taken into consideration.

Further, the Ambassador highlighted the potential opportunities in the field of tourism (specially wellness tourism) and fisheries production and guaranteed the EU commitments for assistance to Sri Lanka for the same.

It was agreed that a guarantee fund will be established with EU support for the investment guarantee for investors with special concern to investors from EU countries.

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