CHILE – SAFEGUARD MEASURES AND MODIFICATION

OF SCHEDULES REGARDING SUGAR

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Nicaragua

            The following communication, dated 3 May 2001, from the Permanent Mission of Nicaragua to the Permanent Mission of Chile, the Permanent Mission of Colombia and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

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            On instructions from my authorities, I wish to inform you that my Government has decided to join the request for consultations addressed by Colombia to your Government concerning safeguard measures and modification of schedules regarding sugar, as circulated in document WT/DS230/1 of 23 April 2001, replacing document WT/DS228/1.

            Taking into account the importance of the sugar industry as a source of employment and income in my country, we reiterate our trade and systemic interest in participating in the consultations in accordance with Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU).