57. The representative of Brazil reaffirmed her delegation's support for the Chairman's proposal on how to conduct the work of the Special Session and said that her delegation expected soon to be able to engage in substantive discussions. She recalled her delegation's position in favour of simultaneous, parallel and joint treatment of the three TRIPS issues, namely GI Register, GI Extension and TRIPS/CBD. Her delegation was therefore strongly committed to document TN/C/W/52 as an inclusive and balanced position which represented a sincere attempt by 108 Members to deliver on the mandate of the Doha Development Round. Her delegation supported the procedure and substantive parameters contained in the modalities proposal. The proposal reflected a positive movement from some Members to review their previous positions so that they could bring an end to the deadlock that had continued for so many years.
