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

REQUEST to join CONSULTATIONS

Communication from Ukraine

        The following communication, dated 2 October 2013, from the delegation of Ukraine 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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        Pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), Ukraine notifies the Government of Indonesia, the Government of Australia, and the Dispute Settlement Body that, in light of the substantial trade interest of Ukraine, it desires to be joined in the consultations requested by Indonesia in a communication circulated to WTO Members on 25 September 2013 (WT/DS467/1, G/TBT/D/46, IP/D/34, G/L/1041) entitled Australia – Certain Measures Concerning Trademarks, Geographical Indications and Other Plain Packaging Requirements Applicable to Tobacco Products and Packaging.

        Ukraine is an important producer and exporter of tobacco products and therefore Ukraine has a substantial trade interest as well as a systemic interest in these proceedings.

        Ukraine looks forward to being informed of the date and venue of the consultations.