Australia – certain measures concerning trademarks,
geographical indications and other plain packaging requirements
applicable to tobacco products and packaging

REQUEST to join CONSULTATIONS

Communication from the Dominican Republic

        The following communication, dated 4 October 2013, from the delegation of the Dominican Republic to the delegation of Australia, the delegation of Indonesia and to the Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

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I have received instructions from my country's authorities to request, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes, that the Dominican Republic be joined in the consultations requested by Indonesia on 20 September 2013 regarding Australia – Certain Measures Concerning Trademarks, Geographical Indications and Other Plain Packaging Requirements Applicable to Tobacco Products and Packaging (WT/DS467/1, circulated on 25 September 2013).

The Dominican Republic is a major producer and exporter of tobacco products and therefore has a substantial trade interest in these consultations.

The Dominican Republic looks forward to receiving Australia's response.