AFRICAN GROUP DRAFT TEXT ON AGRICULTURE

submission from the african group

The following submission, dated 1 July 2024, is being circulated at the request of the delegation of Chad on behalf of the African Group.

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The African Group, comprising 45 Members, remains deeply committed to achieving substantial outcomes in the agriculture negotiations, reflecting our collective resolve to advance and preserve the integrity of our longstanding positions. This draft text is submitted for Members' consideration in the Special Session of the Committee on Agriculture, aiming to further the dialogue and negotiations within the framework established.

Our submission builds upon the Chair text presented at MC13, which serves as the foundation due to the high degree of convergence achieved in the weeks leading up to the conference. The African Group believes that this text will garner positive responses and active engagement from the Membership, aligning with our enduring expectations for the WTO to deliver meaningful and effective outcomes in the agriculture sector.

We look forward to constructive discussions and collaborative efforts towards realizing these goals, ensuring that the interests and priorities of the African Group are duly recognized and addressed in the ongoing negotiations.