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Mr. Joshua C.K. Law (Hong Kong, China)
C; D; E REVIEW OF THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 27.3(B); RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE TRIPS AGREEMENT AND THE CONVENTION ON BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY; PROTECTION OF TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND FOLKLORE
44. The representative of Australia said that her delegation supported the efforts made to structure discussions on these three agenda items. She said that the suggestions that the Chair had made in the course of informal consultations had taken Members in a helpful direction and would allow Members to work in a manner that was consistent with the Doha Declaration. She noted that the proposal would be without prejudice to Members' positions and other proposals that had already been or might be on the table. She further indicated that Members needed to have a proper examination of, as indicated by paragraph 19 of the Doha Declaration, where they were now on some of these issues. She agreed with the European Communities that Members needed a much firmer basis for further discussions, particularly as regards national experience.
IP/C/M/44