Status Report Regarding Implementation of the

Recommendations and Rulings of the DSB in

Chile – Price Band System and Safeguard Measures

Relating to Certain Agricultural Products (WT/DS207)

            Pursuant to Article 21.6 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), Chile hereby presents a new status report in the dispute Chile – Price Band System and Safeguard Measures Relating to Certain Agricultural Products (WT/DS207).

            As indicated in the previous reports, in the course of 2003 and before the expiry of the reasonable period of time granted to it for implementation, Chile adopted the measures that reflect, as to form and substance, the recommendations and rulings of the DSB in this dispute.  At the same time it should be mentioned that, on 24 December 2003, an understanding was concluded with Argentina regarding procedures under Articles 21 and 22 of the DSU, since there was a disagreement within the meaning of Article 21.5 of the DSU.

            I would be grateful if you could include this status report in the agenda of the next DSB meeting on 17 February.