Reference:  WLI/101                                                                      27 March 2024

PROTOCOL ON THE ACCESSION OF the Union of the Comoros

TO THE MARRAKESH AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING THE WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION DONE AT Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, ON 26 February 2024

NOTIFICATION OF signature subject to ratification

TRANSMISSION OF CERTIFIED TRUE COPY

            I have the honour to inform you that on 26 February 2024, the Union of the Comoros signed the Protocol on the Accession of the Union of the Comoros to the Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization, done at Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on 26 February 2024 (the "Protocol"), subject to ratification.

            In accordance with its paragraphs 7 and 8, the above-mentioned Protocol is open for acceptance by the Union of the Comoros until 31 August 2024 or such later date as may be decided by the General Council, and shall enter into force on the thirtieth day following the day upon which it shall have been accepted by the Union of the Comoros.

            This notification, as well as the enclosed certified true copy of the Protocol, is furnished in accordance with paragraph 9 of the Protocol.

                                                        Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

                                                        Director-General