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jsproving the competitive environment by increasing discipline an

the use of all direct and indirect subsidies and other measures

affecting directly or indirectly agricultural trade, including the

phased reduction of their negative effects and dealing with their

causes;

(iii) minimizing the adverse effects that sanitary and phytosanitary

regulations and barriers can have on trade in agriculturë, taking

into account the relevant international agreements.

In order to achieve the above objectives, the negotiating group having

primary responsibility for all aspects of agriculture kill use the

Recommendations adopted by the CONTRACTING PARTIES at their Fortieth

Sassion, which were developed in accordance with the GATT 1982 Ministerial

Programme and take account of the approaches suggested in the work of the

Committee on Trade in Agriculture without prejudice to other alternatives

that might achieve the objectives of the Negotiations.

FATT Articles

Participants shall review existing GATT articles, provisions and Participan

disciplines as requested by interested contracting parties, and, as

appropriate, undertake negotiations.

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