LAHORE: European Union (EU) showed great concern over the slow implementation of 27 conventions of United Nations by Pakistan in return of generalised scheme of preferences (GSP) plus status granted to the country.
An EU delegation during a recent visit to Pakistan said they are in contact with the government of Pakistan to discuss this.
The delegation, comprising EU Ambassador Lars-Gunnar Wigemark and others, met with members of All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA).
They, however, expressed satisfaction over the initiatives taken by APTMA with regards to the compliance.
Chairman APTMA SM Tanveer said the textile industry of Pakistan focuses on making the best use of GSP Plus facility from the EU, which is evident from the fact that Pakistan’s exports to EU increased by 29 percent between January and November 2014.
Pakistan’s textile industry is one of the most competitive in the world. The garment industry is energized, and is looking for new avenue. However, productivity of garmenting is comparatively low, and thus requires assistance from the EU.
Tanveer proposed that the master trainers could train our trainers for improvement in productivity.
