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Ambassador W. Armstrong (New Zealand)
I Review of the application of the provisions of the Section on geographical indications under Article 24.2
55. The representative of Mexico was supportive of the Community proposals to the extent that these provided more detailed suggestions in respect of notifications and introduced order into the work. She cautioned, however, that the Council should not move too hastily and recalled that the work agreed upon in this area as reflected in paragraph 34 in conjunction with paragraph 27 of its 1996 report had not even started yet. Her delegation had an interest in this area and was, in principle, open to discuss any related issue, but first wished to see more clearly the aims of other Members.
IP/C/M/11