Indonesia – importation of horticultural products,
animals and animal products

request to join consultations

Communication from Thailand

        The following communication, dated 18 September 2013, from the delegation of Thailand to the delegation of Indonesia, the delegation of New Zealand and to the Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

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        Pursuant to Article XXII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 ("GATT 1994") and Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes ("DSU"), the Kingdom of Thailand hereby notifies the consulting Members and the Dispute Settlement Body of its desire to be joined in the consultations in the above‑captioned dispute, which were requested by New Zealand in a communication circulated to WTO Members on 9 September 2013, as document WT/DS466/1, G/L/1038, G/AG/GEN/113, G/LIC/D/46, G/PSI/D/2.

        Thailand is one of the largest exporters to Indonesia of the horticultural products at issue in this dispute. The measures referred to in the request for consultations have been applied to Thai horticultural exports to Indonesia. Thus, Thailand has a substantial trade interest in the consultations.

        Thailand looks forward to receiving confirmation of receipt and acceptance of this request, as well as advice regarding the time and venue for these consultations.