251. The representative of Brazil thanked the Chairman for his good offices and for carrying out the consultations with interested Members. He said that the possible reason for lack of progress was that a few Members had tied the decision regarding the ad hoc observership of the CBD in the TRIPS Council to similar decisions with respect to other organizations, particularly the Arab League. He said that he would like to hear from Members if they would still maintain this position, since the CBD Secretariat had a direct interest in the discussions taking place in the TRIPS Council and it could be solved through an ad hoc observership. He said that his delegation would be grateful if the Chairman could continue to consult with Members on this issue.
