Today marks the commencement of the 26th session of the Joint Commission between Sri Lanka and the European Union in Brussels. Chaired by Secretary Aruni Wijewardane and EU Deputy Managing Director Paola Pampaloni, the meeting brings together senior officials from Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Attorney General’s Department, and Ministry of Finance. This platform facilitates dialogue on diverse topics, including trade, investments, development assistance, fisheries, education, counter-terrorism, governance, human rights, Indo-Pacific & maritime security, and the environment. The Joint Commission will receive reports from three Working Groups covering Governance, Rule of Law and Human Rights, Trade and Economic Cooperation, and Development Cooperation. Stay tuned for updates on EU developments, including the new GSP Regulation and the EU GSP+ concessions cycle. The last session convened in May 2023 in Colombo.
The 26th session of the EU-Sri Lanka Joint Commission kicks off today in Brussels, featuring co-chairs Secretary Aruni Wijewardane and EU Deputy Managing Director Paola Pampaloni. Sri Lanka’s delegation, comprising officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Attorney General’s Department, and Ministry of Finance, engages in discussions covering trade, investments, development, fisheries, education, counter-terrorism, governance, human rights, Indo-Pacific & maritime security, and the environment. Reports from Governance, Rule of Law and Human Rights, Trade and Economic Cooperation, and Development Cooperation Working Groups will be presented. Additionally, the European Union will provide insights into current EU developments, including the new GSP Regulation and EU GSP+ concessions cycle. Notably, the previous session convened in May 2023 in Colombo. Stay tuned for updates on this pivotal diplomatic event.
