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Ambassador István Major (Hungary)
Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
H IMPLEMENTATION OF ARTICLE 23.4
90. The representative of Venezuela said that the preliminary work in relation to spirits could very well be carried out in parallel with the negotiations in relation to wines. In future, inclusion of additional products, such as crafts and industrial products, would be acceptable to his delegation. Regarding the characteristics of the register, he underlined the importance of determining the effect of registration or opposition vis-à-vis third parties and any retroactive application thereof. In regard to existing or regional agreements, he mentioned that further examination was needed as well.
IP/C/M/21