78. The representative of Tanzania said that the relationship between the TRIPS Agreement and the CBD was a crucial issue of the Doha mandate. She stressed the need for the membership to resolve that long-outstanding issue. She supported the statements by Indonesia, India and Angola on behalf of LDCs. Her delegation continued to support the mandatory disclosure of the country of origin, prior informed consent and benefit sharing. She also supported the proposal to invite the CBD Secretariat to provide a briefing for Members on the Nagoya Protocol, so that they could work towards resolving the issue in a timely manner.
