chile – price band system and safeguard measures

relating to certain agricultural products

Recourse to Article 21.5 of the DSU by Argentina

Request for Consultations

            The following communication, dated 19 May 2004, from the delegation of Argentina to the delegation of Chile and to the Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.5 of the DSU.

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            On instruction from my Government, I have the pleasure to submit herewith Argentina's request for consultations with Chile pursuant to paragraph 1 of the "Understanding between the Argentine Republic and the Republic of Chile Regarding Procedures under Articles 21 and 22 of the DSU with Respect to the Dispute Chile - Price Band System and Safeguard Measures Relating to Certain Agricultural Products (WT/DS207)" and Article XXIII:1 of the GATT 1994.