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FTAA.ngag/com/06
February 10, 2000

Original: English

FTAA - NEGOTIATING GROUP ON AGRICULTURE

Sixth Meeting

Miami, February 7-10, 2000

PRESS COMMUNIQUÉ

The Sixth Meeting of the FTAA Negotiating Group on Agriculture (NGAG), was held in Miami, Florida from February 7-10, 2000. Delegates from the following countries participated: Argentina, Bahamas, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, United States and Venezuela

The NGAG considered the Agenda proposed by the Chair, which contains as its central theme for the meeting, the continuation of the work of the NGAG for the following months. As a result of the discussions, the Group approved a work program.

It was also agreed that the Seventh Meeting of the NGAG will take place in Miami, Florida, from 16 to 18 May, 2000.

The Agenda of the meeting is attached.


FTAA - NEGOTIATING GROUP ON AGRICULTURE

Sixth Meeting

Miami, February 7-10, 2000

AGENDA  

  1. Approval of the Agenda
  2. Progress report by the Chairperson of the Negotiating Group on Market Access, that met for its VII session on February 1 to 4, 2000.

  3. Negotiating Mandate agreed upon during the Toronto Ministerial Meeting.

  4. Draft text on an agricultural chapter for a Hemispheric Free Trade Area Agreement.

  5. Technical support needed to complete the work program.

  6. Coordination between the Negotiating Group on Agriculture and other Groups.

  7. Future meetings of the Negotiating Group on Agriculture.
  8. Other Business
 
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