US to restore GSP Plus facility, refund duty paid
The United States has decided to restore the GSP Plus facility and has also agreed to return the duty paid by Sri Lanka during the period it did not enjoy this facility. Accordingly, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mahishini Colonne said that the United States will refund the duty paid by Sri Lanka from 31st July 2013.
Addressing a news briefing organized at the Foreign Affairs Ministry, Mahishini Colonne mentioned that it was a great relief for Sri Lanka to enjoy this GSP Plus facility again. It was also revealed that approval has been received from the countries concerned for the diplomats appointed by Sri Lanka.
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(Government News Portal)
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iam quite clueless as to what ms colonne talking about i mean the GSP. If this has something do with tariffs then it does not mean anything. for all what we get from the US is free and ….wheat under PL480.
Then there are the speculative mudalalis who occasionally import discounted agricultural products like pork and turkey
Americans mean well and their contribution to our development through the World Bank has been significant unfortunately most of the projects have not been properly maintained by the authorities that hold the responsibility the Mahaweli Authority in particular.
The authorities have failed to evaluate the progress made since the opening up of the projects for there is speculation that some or if not all the reservoirs are fast silting as a result there is not enough water to meet farmers requirement! This may appear to be directly outside the scope of the FM but then they have the responsibility address these issues with countries contracted to implement these programs