A visiting top executive
of Marks and Spencer (M&S), the major British retailer, last week assured
Cabinet Ministers, Prof. G. L. Peiris and Dr. Sarath Amunugama that he
would push Sri Lanka’s case for GSP+ concessions.
"I
understand how important the GSP+ scheme is for Sri Lanka. I will do
everything possible to support your application for these concessions",
said Sir Stuart Rose, the Chief Executive Officer of M&S, the largest
clothing operator in the United Kingdom.
"I deeply appreciate Sri Lanka’s ethical standards and her splendid
performance in the apparel sector", he beamed.
* A
Buddhist monk grieves for the dead, which included a prelate, in the
deadly bomb blast aboard a bus at Piliyandala on Friday evening.
* A woman weeps for a loved one, amongst the 26 passengers killed in
the explosion.
(Pix by Kamal Wanniarachchi)
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