The Daily Mirror reported in its original article that the European Union, the United Kingdom and the United States have expressed their opposition to the proposed Anti-Terrorism Act.
In the European Union, it is reported that the Deputy Manager in charge of Asia and the Pacific region for external affairs has informed the Minister of Foreign Affairs in writing about their objection regarding the proposed counter-terrorism.
Also, the United States has also expressed its opposition to the Anti-Terrorism Act by summoning the Sri Lankan Ambassador Mr. Mahinda Samarasinghe.
The newspaper reports that the United Kingdom authorities have warned that if the proposed Anti-Terrorism Act is not amended, it will affect the trade activities.
In addition, on April 17, a group of representatives of the European Union who attended a tea party chaired by the President and Chief of Staff Sagala Ratnayake told them that the proposed Anti-Terrorism Act will affect the GSP Plus relief. Explained.