U.S. and Ukraine conclude WTO accession agreement on market access issues (03/05/06)

U.S. and Ukraine conclude WTO accession agreement on market access issues

NEW DELHI - The United States and Ukraine have concluded bilateral negotiations on market access issues related to Ukraine's World Trade Organization (WTO) accession, the Office of the United States Trade Representative announced on March 1.

Ukrainian Trade Minister Arsenii Yatseniuk will join U.S. Trade Representative Rob Portman in Washington on March 6 to formally sign the agreement.

"This agreement marks a milestone for both countries in our bilateral trade relations. It confirms Ukraine's commitment to broad-based reform and economic liberalization. It also demonstrates Ukraine's resolve to join the international trading system," said Mr. Portman.

"As a result of these negotiations, we can expect greater bilateral cooperation on economic issues, and a strong boost to Ukraine's efforts to complete the accession negotiations," he added.

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