Myanmar’s apparel industry trade organization has set an export target of $2 billion for the 2015-16 fiscal year, the state-controlled Global New Light of Myanmar said, citing organization officials.

Officials cautioned that those taking part in demonstrations need to abide by the law when protesting or face legal action.

The European Union is poised to become the largest export market for “Made in Myanmar” apparel this year, three years after the group of nations lifted economic and trade sanctions against the Southeast Asian country.

Government officials said that they will continue to facilitate negotiations with striking garment workers but threatened to take legal action.

Thousands of garment workers at two industrial zones outside Yangon are continuing their strikes despite a skirmish with police over the weekend at one factory.

The country’s apparel industry is aiming to improve working conditions and boost exports to the European Union and United States.