Wednesday, August 04, 2010

Mikdad, Osakwe Discuss Steps Needed for Syria to Join WTO

Daled Amos

Aug 04, 2010

Damascus, (SANA) – Deputy Foreign Minister Dr. Fayssal Midkad discussed on Wednesday with Director of Accessions Divisions at the World Trade Organization (WTO) Chiedu Osakwe the tasks assigned to both sides following the approval of Syria's request for accession to the WTO.

The two sides stressed the need to coordinate to carry out the accession process as soon as possible. Dr. Mikdad voiced the Syrian government's significant interest in accession to the WTO, thanking the Organization's Director-General Pascal Lamy and its Secretariat for their efforts to facilitate the accession of developing countries to the WTO.

The Deputy Foreign Minister reviewed the comprehensive development process in Syria, particularly in the economic fields, underlining the Syrian leadership's efforts for finding new opportunities for regional and international economic cooperation.

He also welcomed the ongoing talks in various fields between relevant authorities in Syria and the WTO.

For his part, Osakwe appreciated Syria's efforts for cooperation and coordination with the Accessions Divisions, underlining Syria's strategic importance and positive role in the region and the world.

He affirmed the WTO's readiness to help expedite and guarantee the success of Syria's accession to the WTO.

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