Some delegations proposed definitions for MFN treatment. I, paragraph f of the San Jose Declaration. Discussion on these issues will continue within the Group. Some delegations proposed definitions for national treatment. Discussion on these issues will continue within the Group.
Market access is a basic element in services.
MFN and national treatment are insufficient by themselves to ensure effective market access for service suppliers. Therefore, the development of additional disciplines to address measures that restrict the ability of service providers to access markets should be examined. In addition to disciplines applicable to all service sectors, the possibility of developing additional sector-specific disciplines on services should be considered. 2 Such disciplines should include, among others, making publicly available all relevant measures which may include, among others, new laws, regulations, administrative guidelines, and international agreements adopted at all levels of government that affect trade in services. Discussions are continuing in the Negotiating Group on other matters related to transparency.