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Sri Lanka’s Status on Religious Freedom
07 Nov 2025 06:53 GMT
… disproportionately target minority communities.
Sri Lanka ratified the ICCPR and enacted … Earlier, in April 2025, the European Union raised concerns about both the … were being factored into trade-related decisions, including Sri Lanka’s continued eligibility …
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Amid winds and waves: Sri Lanka and the Indian Ocean – III
05 Nov 2025 03:08 GMT
… , Britain, Canada, and the European Union—pressed Colombo to investigate alleged … formalized cooperation across trade, finance, and strategic affairs, anchoring Sri Lanka more firmly … with the United States, the European Union, and India grew increasingly …
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Amid Winds and Waves: Sri Lanka and the Indian Ocean
03 Nov 2025 03:37 GMT
… vital to its energy imports (Blanchard and Flint 2017 … and ethical appeal. The European Union’s emphasis on maritime … ). Sri Lanka’s historical role as a Buddhist and trading crossroads … energy flows and trade routes expanded, Sri Lanka once again became …
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Cold chains, hot problems: Fixing Sri Lanka’s fisheries — from catch to export
02 Nov 2025 22:20 GMT
… to lucrative markets like the EU, US and Japan.
7. … fisheries value-chains worldwide — and Sri Lanka is no different.
How … of Sri Lankan fisheries — small boats, seasonal supply, and export standards— … and people-centred design, Sri Lanka can turn a chain of …
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Sri Lanka faces challenges in meeting EU deforestation-free trade rules
31 Oct 2025 09:22 GMT
… -- Sri Lanka is bracing for the implementation of the European Union… wooden furniture. Sri Lanka';s rubber exports to the EU, valued at … trade, IPS researchers said.
To comply with the EUDR, exporters … over 68 percent of Sri Lanka';s nearly 98, …
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India, New Zealand hold fourth round of FTA talks in Auckland to boost trade ties: Here’s what was discussed
03 Nov 2025 20:10 GMT
… the United States, the European Union, Australia, Sri Lanka, and Qatar.
Over the … India-European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement … chain collaboration, and expanded export opportunities for sectors including agriculture …
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Sri Lankan apparel exports post modest growth despite US and UK declines
27 Oct 2025 18:34 GMT
… 10.75% rise to the EU and a 19.49% increase … to $1.46bn, while exports to the EU rose by 14.24% … located in the Katunayake Free Trade Zone staged a protest against … 10% reduction in tariffs on Sri Lankan exports to the US.
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Sri Lanka’s apparel sector grows amid policy uncertainty and global shifts
26 Oct 2025 16:42 GMT
… the European Union and other emerging markets, even as exports to … .73% growth while the EU (excluding the UK) … global demand remains fragile, Sri Lankan exporters have displayed “remarkable adaptability” … to frequent changes in trade, tax, and customs policies …
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Sri Lanka’s Exports Rise 7% in First Nine Months of 2025, Reaching Nearly USD 13 Billion
24 Oct 2025 03:45 GMT
Sri Lanka’s export sector has maintained strong … performance reflects Sri Lanka’s deepening integration into global trade and the … .03%), UK (+2.47%), EU (+14.08%)
Tea: US$ 1 … 2025 performance indicates that Sri Lanka’s export strategy — focused on innovation …
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Piyush Goyal discusses issues around FTA with EU Commissioner for Trade
23 Oct 2025 14:08 GMT
… a Free Trade Agreement.
The EU is India's largest trading partner … total Indian trade. India is the EU's 9th largest trading partner … , European Union, Australia, Sri Lanka and several others, in a bid to expand trade and …