204. The representative of Sri Lanka said that, as his country had insufficient manufacturing capacity for pharmaceutical products, it was particularly concerned with finding a permanent solution. AIDS had caused twice as many people to die than the tsunami catastrophe. In 2003, the adoption of the Decision had triggered praise from the press that the WTO was capable of responding to humanitarian needs. Further delay in finding a permanent solution would not live up to that public view and he, therefore, urged Members to agree on the necessary amendment to the TRIPS Agreement by May.
