WTO Members Support Procedural Changes to RTA Committee
World Trade Organization members showed support for suggestions on how to boost the work of the Committee on Regional Trade Agreements during the Nov. 20, 21 and 27 committee meetings, the WTO said. While members showed mixed views on "scheduling thematic sessions about RTAs," the countries did acknowledge that the sessions can be held in informal meetings or by placing the topics on the committee's agenda. Members also supported "procedural improvements implemented by the Secretariat," including putting the work program online and providing a draft summary of a factual presentation per request.
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During the meetings, members also considered five RTAs between the U.K. and Central America, the Southern African Customs Union and Mozambique, Moldova, Albania and Georgia, along with two RTAs between the European Free Trade Association and Ecuador and Indonesia. The next meeting of the committee is set for March 27-28, 2024.