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Statement from 67th Plenary Session of ICAC at Burkina Faso
21 Nov '08
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They urged WTO Members to act urgently to resolve the outstanding issue of the treatment of the cotton dossier in the domestic support pillar of the agriculture negotiations and to make faster progress on the implementation of the commitments on the development assistance aspects. The Committee took note of the reaffirmation from the representatives of the European Community, India and the United States of their development assistance commitments.
7. The International Forum for Cotton Promotion
(IFCP) conducted a breakout session on Cotton Promotion: A Call to Action. The Committee agreed that efforts to build demand contribute to the health of the cotton sector and urged the IFCP to continue its work. The Committee notes the importance of accurate labeling to assure the integrity of cotton products to protect the collective credibility and competitiveness of cotton in world textile markets.
8. International Year of Natural Fibres: Discover Natural Fibres.
The Committee noted that the United Nations General Assembly has declared 2009 to be the International Year of Natural Fibres (IYNF). Natural Fiber industries provide employment to hundreds of millions across almost all countries. Natural fibers are renewable, sustainable and economical and provide excellent performance characteristics for consumers. The Committee acknowledged the work of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations in coordinating the IYNF.
9. Appreciation of Burkina Faso Hospitality:
The Committee thanked the people, the Government, and the cotton industry of Burkina Faso for their hospitality, generosity and excellent organization in serving as host of the 67th Plenary Meeting.
10. Future Plenary Meetings:
The Committee welcomed and accepted the invitation from the Government of South Africa to host the 68th Plenary Meeting in the city of Cape Town during 7-11 September 2009. An invitation to host the 69th Plenary Meeting in Uzbekistan during 12-16 October 2010 was received.
MEMBER GOVERNMENTS:
Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, China (Taiwan), Colombia, Côte d'Ivoire, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, India, Iran, Israel, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Republic of Korea, Mali, Netherlands, Nigeria, Pakistan, Poland, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Sudan, Switzerland, Syria, Tanzania, Togo, Turkey, Uganda, United Kingdom, United States of America, Uzbekistan, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
7. The International Forum for Cotton Promotion
(IFCP) conducted a breakout session on Cotton Promotion: A Call to Action. The Committee agreed that efforts to build demand contribute to the health of the cotton sector and urged the IFCP to continue its work. The Committee notes the importance of accurate labeling to assure the integrity of cotton products to protect the collective credibility and competitiveness of cotton in world textile markets.
8. International Year of Natural Fibres: Discover Natural Fibres.
The Committee noted that the United Nations General Assembly has declared 2009 to be the International Year of Natural Fibres (IYNF). Natural Fiber industries provide employment to hundreds of millions across almost all countries. Natural fibers are renewable, sustainable and economical and provide excellent performance characteristics for consumers. The Committee acknowledged the work of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations in coordinating the IYNF.
9. Appreciation of Burkina Faso Hospitality:
The Committee thanked the people, the Government, and the cotton industry of Burkina Faso for their hospitality, generosity and excellent organization in serving as host of the 67th Plenary Meeting.
10. Future Plenary Meetings:
The Committee welcomed and accepted the invitation from the Government of South Africa to host the 68th Plenary Meeting in the city of Cape Town during 7-11 September 2009. An invitation to host the 69th Plenary Meeting in Uzbekistan during 12-16 October 2010 was received.
MEMBER GOVERNMENTS:
Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, China (Taiwan), Colombia, Côte d'Ivoire, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, India, Iran, Israel, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Republic of Korea, Mali, Netherlands, Nigeria, Pakistan, Poland, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Sudan, Switzerland, Syria, Tanzania, Togo, Turkey, Uganda, United Kingdom, United States of America, Uzbekistan, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
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