Colombia

The increasing proliferation of bilateral, regional, and multilateral trade agreements has put new twists and brought new questions to the fore in the old debate on the effects of these agreements (either separately or together) on the concerned economies, as well as on world trade as a whole. By July 2007 nearly 380 preferential trade agreements had been notified to the WTO, and it is estimated that over 400 PTAs will be in force by 2010. Earlier the Read More

I commend the Vice Minister and the Disccusant to make very pertinent remarks this morning and many issues which Members had, have been touched on briefly but comprehensively. Chairing the meeting for the fourth Trade Policy Review of Colombia was personally a rewarding experience. The Trade Policy Review of Colombia has provided an opportunity for us to improve our understanding of recent developments in Colombia’s trade and trade relate Read More

The seventh Trade Policy Review of Malaysia has offered us a good opportunity to deepen our understanding of its trade and investment policies. I would like to thank the Malaysian delegation, led by H.E. J. Jayasiri, Secretary General of the Ministry of International Trade and Industry, for its constructive engagement throughout this Review. I would also like to thank the discussant, H.E. Ambassador Claudio de la Puente of Peru for his insightful rema Read More

This fourth Trade Policy Review of the Plurinational State of Bolivia has provided us with the opportunity to deepen our understanding of its trade and investment policies, and in particular regarding the reforms introduced since the last Review in 2005. I would like to thank the delegation from Bolivia, led by Ambassador Clarems Endara, Vice-Minister of Foreign Trade and Integration, for its constructive engagement throughout this exercise. I would als Read More