1.118. The representative of El Salvador said that her delegation supported the statement made by Canada on the revised joint proposal, and was satisfied with the momentum achieved in the "bottom up" process resulting in the draft composite text.
1.119. On S&D she said that the co-sponsors of the joint proposal submitted a text with two components: transitional time periods and technical assistance. In the negotiating process, these components would provide a good basis for enriching future discussions and Members' contributions.
1.120. As a complementary comment she said that the developing or least-developed country Members that opted to participate in the multilateral system would be able to benefit from training and/or capacity-building during the transition period to enable them to implement the commitments deriving from their participation, so that once the multilateral register applied, those Members would have the adequate tools and capacity to apply the provisions agreed upon for the register. In light of these considerations, her delegation encouraged Members to continue with the ongoing constructive process in order to conclude the negotiations within the time line and mandate agreed upon by all Members.
