118. The representative of Pakistan supported the proposed extension of the period for acceptance until 31 December 2011. His delegation had completed its domestic legislative procedures to accept the Protocol. The instrument of acceptance would be submitted to the WTO Secretariat in due course. He supported the statements made by Egypt, Tanzania, India and Ecuador, suggesting that a review of the system be undertaken in order to check if there were any issues with respect to its functioning. Consultations in an informal setting would help achieving the shared objective of enhancing access to medicines in developing countries.
