Developments in the multilateral trading system

Systemic issues strengthening the multilateral system to promote development

The case of cotton in Benin illustrated the inequity of the multilateral trade system.

What is at stake is the very future of the multilateral trading system.

The essence of the multilateral system consists in two principles non discrimination and national treatment.

It would prevent the widening of differences within the multilateral system.

This proposal would avoid increasing the differences in the multilateral system.

The future of the MTS would be undermined if it did not meet the needs of developing countries.

It was suggested that an adequate financing facility needs to be built into the MTS ex ante.

It reflects the collective political will of Member States and their interest in strengthening the multilateral system.

(c) Enhance coherence within the multilateral system in promoting productive and decent work

There was a serious lack of democracy at the heart of the multilateral trading system.

An effective multilateral system must rely upon the interaction of States which are responsible domestic and international actors.

In trade, the challenge remains to make the multilateral system more development friendly.

At the same time, smooth integration of developing economies into the MTS had yet to be achieved.

He highlighted the importance for Yemen of integrating into the MTS.

(e) The positive consideration of trade related issues pertaining to the commodity sector in the multilateral trading system

Perhaps they will choose to build on and strengthen the existing multilateral regime, which has served them well in the past.

Ensure that the rule based multilateral trading system properly takes into consideration the economic vulnerabilities of small island developing States.

Greater policy space was necessary for developing countries to enable them to apply an appropriate mix of policy instruments.

The responsibility of all to contribute to a successful and development focused outcome of the Doha Work Programme (DWP) and a strengthening of the MTS was highlighted, as the multilateral route offers the best solution to the liberalization and promotion of trade.

The European Union trading system was cited as a successful model with regard to granting special and differential treatment to weaker and smaller economies. This has allowed such countries as Greece and Portugal to make structural adjustment to the global economy and fully integrate into the multilateral trading system.

Such an approach does not contradict multilateral trading system rules, which provide ample scope for industrial policy.

Our times demand multilateral cooperation.

Today, we are facing a test of multilateralism. Will we develop the concepts and methods to deal with global problems in this age of rapid globalization?

The mandate of the Multilateral Fund is

12. Acknowledges the need for continuing flexibility and special provisions for developing countries in the multilateral trading system

It was noted that the fear that a special treatment of small island developing States might undermine the multilateral trading system was unfounded.

The chemical weapons prohibition regime overseen by the OPCW is a manifestation of the success of multilateralism.

The international multilateral system must be enhanced and strengthened.

At multilateral level promote harmonization and equivalence.

Multilateral liberalization of temporary movement through commercially meaningful GATS commitments could be one of the best ways to attenuate permanent or illegal migration and maximize gains for sending and receiving countries.

The breach of non proliferation obligations would undermine trust between States and weaken the multilateral system.

This majority reflects a growing perception that the world would be more stable and more secure with a strengthened and updated multilateral system.

To make the multilateral system work, United Nations reform must recognize and address the special concerns of the vulnerable Members of this Organization.

This multilateral legal regime for outer space, however, bans only the introduction of weapons of mass destruction in outer space.

We also recognize the special difficulties and concerns of landlocked developing countries in their efforts to integrate their economies into the multilateral trading system.

France is extremely committed to that multilateral approach.

But the multilateral negotiating process must be allowed to start.

But commensurate additional core funding had not been forthcoming, while other parts of the multilateral system had been provided with significantly increased resources.

Recognizing that the current interdependent international environment requires the strengthening of the multilateral system in accordance with the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and the principles of international law,

Integrating the least developed countries into the global economy requires their voice and effective participation in the rule based multilateral trading system.

Multilateral cooperation is the only way to a better world.

We meet at a troubled time for multilateral arms control.

We will continue to participate actively in the work of the multilateral system.