Committee on Trade and Environment - 5th World Water Forum - Istanbul, Turkey, March 2009 - Submission by Turkey

World Trade Organization WT/CTE/W/246 12 May 2009 (09-2320) Committee on Trade and Environment Original: English 5TH WORLD WATER FORUM Istanbul, Turkey, march 2009 Submission by Turkey The delegation of Turkey has requested that the following declarations and statements be circulated to Members of the Committee on Trade and Environment for information. These declarations and statements were made by Heads of State, Ministers and local governments at the 5th World Water Forum held in Istanbul, Turkey in March 2009. _______________ 5th World Water Forum Istanbul Declaration of Heads of States on Water 16 March 2009 We, the Heads of States, Governments and International Organizations, gathered in Istanbul on 16 March 2009 on the occasion of the 5th World Water Forum, under the theme "Bridging Divides for Water", appeal to all national governments, international organizations and other stakeholders to generate a common vision and