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“I heartily welcome the United States’ generous contribution,” said Dr.
Supachai Panitchpakdi, Director-General of the WTO. “Recent talks,
especially on agriculture, have shown how complicated WTO matters are
and how essential it is that we help developing countries build their
capacities to participate in the Doha Development Agenda. Such
contributions enable us to organize training activities where developing
country officials can further their knowledge of the WTO.”
U.S. Trade Representative, Robert Portman, commented: “As a leader in
the Doha negotiations, this contribution is evidence of our commitment
to provide assistance to the developing countries to help them
participate in the negotiations and benefit from the results. Developing
countries have a critical role to play in these negotiations. Assisting
developing countries to participate in the Doha Development Agenda and
implement their obligations is vital to securing an ambitious result in
the negotiations. Trade can play a vital role in helping developing
countries move forward and provide better lives for their people.”
The Doha Development Agenda Global Trust Fund finances activities which
aim to enhance developing countries’ participation in the WTO
negotiations. Since 2001, the United States has contributed almost US$ 5
million (approximately CHF 6 million) to WTO technical assistance
activities.
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United States to contribute US$ 992,000 to WTO technical assistance