EC always been favourable to giving positive consideration to those problems, also at Seattle. What matters after all is compliance, not litigation. No decision on transparency. Some developing countries stressed once again that external transparency should not be part of the discussion. The Chairman concluded that GC will come back to the issue of transparency, probably in a special session, otherwise at its regular session in July.
Comments Regret that no consensus yet on measures to enhance transparency.
We will insist on our proposals at the future meetings of the GC where the matter will be discussed. The following is an outline of elements which could be considered for rapid action in the WTO, within the context of the consultations launched by Director General Moore. Implementation Issues relating to implementation will continue to require attention. Consideration of requests should be done on a case by case basis, in accordance with the relevant provision of the WTO agreements. A calendar should be established for the consideration of such requests.