The Way Forward On Doha Is “To Move In Small Steps” — Lamy

Director-General Pascal Lamy, in his report to the General Council on 14 February 2012, said that “the current political environment dictates that the most realistic and practical way forward is to move in small steps, gradually moving forward the parts of the Doha Round which are mature, and re-thinking those where greater differences remain”. He added that “in practical terms, I have encouraged all Chairs to informally consult at this stage to determine what each of their groups can do, step by step, in an informal manner”.

Report by the Chairman of the Trade Negotiations Committee:

http://www.wto.org/english/news_e/news12_e/gc_rpt_14feb12_e.htm
Audio: Statement by Pascal Lamy: http://www.wto.org/audio/2012_02_14_gc_lamy_stat.mp3
Proposed agenda: http://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/gcounc_e/meet_feb12_e.htm

India Files Dispute Against Turkey

On 13 February 2012, India requested consultations with Turkey under the dispute settlement system concerning the latter’s safeguard measures on import of cotton yarn (other than sewing thread).

News item: http://www.wto.org/english/news_e/news12_e/dsrfc_13feb12_e.htm

Items Proposed For Consideration At The Next Meeting Of Dispute Settlement Body

The WTO Secretariat has circulated a meeting notice and list of items proposed for the next meeting, on 22 February 2012, of the Dispute Settlement Body, which consists of all WTO members and oversees legal disputes among them. The meeting notice is circulated in the form of a document officially called an “airgram”.

Proposed items for consideration at the DSB: http://www.wto.org/english/news_e/news12_e/dsb_agenda_14feb12_e.htm

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