119. The representative of Kenya, referring to the statement made by Australia, said that "Kenya", other than being a political region, was also a geographical region, and, if there was a product coming from that country and satisfying the conditions of Article 22.1, then there was a reason to recognize "Kenya" as a geographical indication. He was assured by the EC that a country name could be regarded as a geographical indication, and that had also been made clear by the EC representative in the regular session of the TRIPS Council.
