What: Ukraine: Agriculture Negotiating Positions in WTO
Discussion and exchange of views among diverse Ukraine agriculture stakeholders. The objective is to assist in elaboration of possible active Ukraine positions advocating for changes in WTO agricultural trade rules.
At the 10th WTO Ministerial in Kenya new rules on Export Competition were agreed. The 11th WTO Ministerial will be held 11-14 December 2017 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Agricultural domestic support (subsidies) is one prominent issues being discussed.
Following this activity draft positions will be developed for review by Ukraine officials.
When: Thursday, March 16, 2017
9:30 – 12:00
Short introductions to key trade topics will be given by Gregg Young, WTO and Trade Policy Advisor. Opportunities to discuss will following each key negotiating topic.
The dialogue will be in English only.
Where: InterContinental Hotel
Golden Gates Room
Velyka Zhytomyrska St, 2A, Kyiv, Ukraine
Who: Interested Ukraine Agricultural Stakeholders
Ukraine views regarding possible changes to WTO agriculture rules are seldom voiced. This opportunity seeks to inform government officials and agricultural stakeholders for possible options on each key topic.
