Sherry Rehman stresses need for transparent, predictable Pakistan-US ties

app 02-FEB-12

China cracks down on unrest ahead of Tibetan holiday

cnn 31-JAN-12

Update 2 - ACTA agreement referred to Foreign Affairs Committee

timesofmalta 31-JAN-12

Obama says U.S., Georgia exploring free trade pact

reuters 30-JAN-12

:Cuba Denounced Violations of US WTO International Law

watchingamerica 29-JAN-12

Three Kazakh activists detained after rally for change (Reuters)

news 28-JAN-12

IMF chief: Some euro countries can boost growth (AP)

news 28-JAN-12

Kazakhstan likely to join WTO by year-end: president

xinhuanet_en 27-JAN-12

:Can a Businessman Make a Good Politician?

watchingamerica 26-JAN-12

Fed Chairman Bernanke to lecture students (Reuters)

news 26-JAN-12

China forecast to remain global growth engine

swissinfo 26-JAN-12

Candidates to face off in Florida

bbc 24-JAN-12

Country profile: Montenegro

bbc 24-JAN-12

France votes on genocide bill, Turkey warns more sanctions

phantis 23-JAN-12

South Korea

topix 21-JAN-12

:An Obama Yankee in Putin’s Court

watchingamerica 20-JAN-12

Kodak: 30 fascinating facts

telegraph 19-JAN-12

Navy spy caper could be linked to Arctic territorial dispute expert

montrealgazette 18-JAN-12

Kangaroo cigarettes blow smoke at plain pack laws

nzherald 13-JAN-12

Will India cope with WACA’s pace?

dawn 11-JAN-12

Russia says spacecraft may crash into Indian Ocean (AP)

news 11-JAN-12

CA-CANADA Summary (Reuters)

news 11-JAN-12

China warns US to be ‘careful’ in military refocus

TheFrontierPost 10-JAN-12

China warns U.S. to 'be careful in its actions' as nation boosts military presence in Asia

dailymail 09-JAN-12

Edited by Mark DeLucas :Reload Overload

watchingamerica 06-JAN-12

Missing China dissident Gao Zhisheng 'held in Xinjiang'

telegraph 01-JAN-12

China's market potential lures foreign businesses

chinadaily 31-DEC-11

Govt to complete 5-year term: Dr Firdous

dawn 29-DEC-11

Striving for Pakistan

dawn 26-DEC-11

Russia and US clash over NATO bombing probe (AP)

news 23-DEC-11

French house backs Armenia genocide bill

aljazeera 22-DEC-11

Putin ally presides Duma as protests continue

euronews 21-DEC-11

US ruling good news for Chinese exporters

chinadaily 21-DEC-11

Russia's accession to WTO to facilitate Russia-China trade

chinadaily 20-DEC-11

WTO ends meeting with no move forward on Doha

jpost 18-DEC-11

Russians 'to quit Londongrad' if Putin loses March election

dailymail 17-DEC-11

French are felled by triple whammy: Now it's Sarkozy who's out on a limb as UK banks pull funds, Germans side with Cameron and CLEGG attacks their PM

dailymail 17-DEC-11

Inside China

washtimes 17-DEC-11

Hawaii Parade Honors Japanese-American WWII Vets

ABCnews 17-DEC-11

WTO approves Russia's membership after marathon (Reuters)

news 16-DEC-11

‘Batman’ star Bale tries to visit China activist

dawn 16-DEC-11

Russia election: Putin accepts 'lawful' protests

phantis 15-DEC-11

Satellite pictures China carrier

bbc 15-DEC-11

BRICS fully engaged in Doha negotiations: trade ministers

xinhuanet_en 14-DEC-11

China sends leading patrol ship to E China Sea

chinadaily 13-DEC-11

After Russian Vote, Putin Claims Clinton Incited Unrest

IHT 13-DEC-11

Global business shares fruits of WTO accession

chinadaily 12-DEC-11

China's WTO entry benefits world economy

chinadaily 11-DEC-11

Thousands across Russia protest poll fraud

aljazeera 10-DEC-11

China begins joint patrols along Mekong river

aljazeera 10-DEC-11

China executes 'Godmother' of prostitution

telegraph 09-DEC-11

Rich countries' coldness puts China's sincerity in vain

chinadaily 08-DEC-11

China air pollution disrupts transportation

latimes 07-DEC-11

U.S. and Canada agree to speed cargo shipments (Reuters)

news 07-DEC-11

Official defends foreign reserves

chinadaily 03-DEC-11

Firms facing up to tough reality

chinadaily 01-DEC-11

WTO ruling: Compliance deadline for Airbus expires today

dawn 01-DEC-11

China prepares for big entry into vaccine market

washtimes 29-NOV-11

China and BRICs: golden years ahead

bbc 27-NOV-11

War games spotlight China-Pakistan hype

montrealgazette 26-NOV-11

Russia sets presidential poll day

bbc 25-NOV-11

China's industrial production growth to ease moderately in '12

chinadaily 24-NOV-11

China manufacturing hits 32-month low

telegraph 23-NOV-11

Republican Candidates and Obama Find Common Ground: China

IHT 21-NOV-11

Obama and Asian Leaders Confront Chinese Premier at Meeting

IHT 20-NOV-11

China cautions 'outside forces' on sea issue

aljazeera 18-NOV-11

Russia's Soyuz capsule docks with International Space Station

telegraph 16-NOV-11

Audit of charities encounters resistance

TorontoStar 16-NOV-11

Rice: Saakashvili Let Russians Provoke Him Into Starting War

geotimes 16-NOV-11

TV's ad revenue stream faces crosscurrents

latimes 15-NOV-11

PAKISTAN: ÂLady Health Workers take on child pneumonia  and win*

alertnet 15-NOV-11

Iran Seeks to Frame U.N. Nuclear Report as American Bullying

IHT 14-NOV-11

Obama says China has not moved quickly enough on yuan

phantis 14-NOV-11

Canadian governor-general in Malaysia to bolster bilateral trade, academic ties

xinhuanet_en 14-NOV-11

GOP candidates agree on Obama's Iran policy

cnn 13-NOV-11

APEC summit highlights Sino-US rift

euronews 13-NOV-11

Imran Khan Grew Up Hating India

ibtimes 13-NOV-11

Russia to return full crew to space station after crash (Reuters)

news 13-NOV-11

China's boom a boon to US business

chinadaily 12-NOV-11

Canada on sidelines of emerging trade body

montrealgazette 12-NOV-11

Russia's Medvedev vows to boost Arctic exploration (AP)

news 11-NOV-11

China's export growth slows down

bbc 10-NOV-11

Russia: WTO mission accomplished

euronews 10-NOV-11

Australian cigarette law passed

bbc 10-NOV-11

Russia expects progress towards WTO this week

chinadaily 09-NOV-11

About APEC

chinadaily 07-NOV-11

Batumi: A First Glimpse of the New Georgia

ibtimes 07-NOV-11

Tsunami of change to wipe out corrupt rulers: Imran

TheFrontierPost 06-NOV-11

China's tech firms back Beijing in controls on Internet (Reuters)

news 06-NOV-11

China backs improved India-Pakistan relations

chinadaily 03-NOV-11

Russia set to end 18-year wait to join WTO (Reuters)

news 03-NOV-11

Belarus rights activist on trial

bbc 03-NOV-11

Ex-Taiwan President Undergoes Colon Cancer Surgery

ABCnews 02-NOV-11

Palestinians aim to join more UN agencies

chinadaily 01-NOV-11

Swiss mediators hope Russia can join WTO this year

kyivpost 31-OCT-11

30 feared dead when bridge falls into Indian river (AP)

news 30-OCT-11

Russia 'close' to WTO membership

bbc 30-OCT-11

Europe bailout fund chief courts China (Reuters)

news 29-OCT-11

Man jailed for Russian murder that sparked riots

euronews 29-OCT-11

As Kyrgyzstan Votes, Some Consider Ties to Russia

IHT 29-OCT-11

Bail-out fund chief tells China Euro bonds are 'attractive investments'

telegraph 28-OCT-11

Man jailed for murder that touched off Moscow riot (AP)

news 28-OCT-11

China can help Europe with debt crisis

chinadaily 27-OCT-11

U.S. House Speaker on Russia-Georgia WTO Stalemate

geotimes 27-OCT-11

Chinese stocks gain 1.66% -- Oct 25

chinadaily 25-OCT-11

World Briefing | Europe: Ex-Mayor of Moscow Faces Embezzlement Inquiry

IHT 25-OCT-11

Russia bans U.S. officials in tit-for-tat visa row

reuters 22-OCT-11

Tragic Chinese tot has died

thesun 21-OCT-11

Moscow to Declare Katyn Massacre Victims Innocent

ABCnews 21-OCT-11

Obama Signs Free Trade Agreements

ABCnews 21-OCT-11

China backs Pakistan bid for non-permanent UNSC seat

TheFrontierPost 20-OCT-11

Sunday Times apologises to Russia's richest woman over mansion story

guardian 20-OCT-11

Financial Times: Ukraine is losing friends fast

kyivpost 20-OCT-11

Prayers for Buddhists who set themselves on fire

euronews 19-OCT-11

American and Pakistani forces launch joint attack on Haqqani Network

telegraph 19-OCT-11

Putin's treasure find faked admits aide

channel4news 05-OCT-11

Nigeria: Country and UK Exploit Potential to Promote Economic Ties - Tafida

allafrica 03-OCT-11

Putting names to the greats of Indian art

expressindia 02-OCT-11

India and Pakistan push fragile ties with trade diplomacy (Reuters)

news 27-SEP-11

George Osborne: You've got 6 weeks to save the world

thesun 24-SEP-11

China pledges unconditional support for EU

chinadaily 21-SEP-11

As Palestinians push for statehood, US tries to keep peace process alive

csmonitor 20-SEP-11

Aid not tied to status

chinadaily 17-SEP-11

China dramatically reduces death in childbirth

telegraph 16-SEP-11

China to EU: We'll back the euro if you open your markets

euobserver 15-SEP-11

Karel De Gucht [said that:]: China now must comply by removing these export restrictions swiftly and furthermore I expect China to bring its overall export regime - including for rare earths - in line with WTO rules

xinhuanet_en 01-FEB-12

Shuvalov [-told]: The Agriculture and Economic Development ministries are examining the industries which may suffer a negative impact due to the ratification of a protocol for Russia's accession to the WTO. It is necessary to ratify the protocol by the end of this July,

rian 31-JAN-12

Putin [-said]: This is not because we have joined World Trade Organization. We joined WTO because our economy strongly depends on outer market,

xinhuanet_en 30-JAN-12

Nazarbayev [-said]: Talks about Kazakhstan's WTO accession are expected to be concluded in 2012. The accession will considerably increase the appeal of our economy,

xinhuanet_en 27-JAN-12

Nazarbayev [-said]: Talks on Kazakhstan’s WTO accession are expected to be concluded in 2012,

panarmenian 27-JAN-12

Medvedev [-said]: What we've done recently: regular air service restored. Currently, as part of Russia's accession to the WTO, exchange of goods will be more vigorous, we need to simplify human communication, but the counter-actions by the Georgian authorities are also necessary

georgiatimes 26-JAN-12

Lehmann [ said]: The proposed EU-USA FTA could be the death of the WTO. It would be seen as the really rich ganging up and perpetuating discrimination against the emerging and developing countries, thus widening the already far too wide chasm between North and South,

smh 26-JAN-12

Medvedev [-said]: the requirements, including those of WTO,

civil 24-JAN-12

Groser [-said]: In the wake of the most severe downturn in 70 years, the binding commitments made in the WTO provide us with a clear safeguard against the rise of protectionism. It is vitally important that political leaders reaffirm these commitments and maintain their resolve to continue moving forward on trade liberalization, keeping us on the path towards global economic recovery,

xinhuanet_en 24-JAN-12

Lavrov [-said]: If the Jackson-Vanik Amendment remains in force by the time the ratification of the documents on our accession to the WTO is completed, then the agreements we have concluded within the WTO framework will not be applied to our trade with the United States,

rt 19-JAN-12

Gillard [-told]: Any clear evidence of this will be taken by us to the World Trade Organization, because it's in breach of the rules and it's not giving Aussie manufacturers a fair go,

javno 19-JAN-12

Lavrov [-said]: When the process of ratifying the documents about our accession to the WTO is completed, if the Jackson-Vanik amendment is still in force, then the agreements we have concluded within the WTO framework will not be applied to our trade with the United States,

globalsecurity 19-JAN-12

Ryabkov [-said earlier]: McFaul worked as a special assistant to the U.S. president for Russian affairs in recent years. He was one of those who drafted the main agreements made at that time... All the positive things made by the Americans at different periods of time during negotiations on Russia’s accession to the WTO also happened under him,

itartass_en 14-JAN-12

Alexander Lukashenko [-said]: the President said. Russia has negotiated a very attractive seven-year roadmap. Therefore Russia will not reduce its customs duties immediately. In such areas as the auto industry, agriculture, Russia will implement the positions it has agreed with the WTO within seven years. And then customs duties will be reduced. But they will be reduced by just a few percentage points – approximately down to five,

Belta_en 23-DEC-11

Mandelson [-said]: As an important institution of global governance and international trading system, the WTO has been strengthened by China's membership,

chinadaily 22-DEC-11

Mandelson [-said]: Under the schemes of WTO, China made tariff reduction to international producers, which, on having more access to China's markets, provided a stimulus in competition within those markets for Chinese enterprises,

chinadaily 22-DEC-11

Putin [-said]: As for protective measures, they are possible even within the WTO,

itartass_en 21-DEC-11

Medvedev [-said]: We have secured such conditions for ourselves that do not destroy any of our industries. And this is what matters most of all. Nothing should be lost when joining the WTO. We are absolutely confident of that,

itartass_en 21-DEC-11

Nabiullina [also said:]: preserving the status of the WTO as a trade organization

sptimesrussi 20-DEC-11

Medvedkov [-said]: China's accession to the WTO also positively influenced our bilateral trade, we see it is growing and its structure changes. This is largely due to China's membership in the WTO,

chinadaily 20-DEC-11

Kirk [-said]: I am troubled by what I see as a trend of China to retaliate when members — not just the U.S., other members of the WTO — bring China to dispute settlement over legitimate matters,

ChinaPost 18-DEC-11

Kirk [-said]: I am troubled by what I see as a trend of China to retaliate when members, not just the U.S., other members of the WTO, bring China to dispute settlement over legitimate matters,

reuters 17-DEC-11

Kirk [-said]: I am troubled by what I see as a trend of China to retaliate when members - not just the U.S., other members of the WTO - bring China to dispute settlement over legitimate matters,

news 17-DEC-11

Nabiullina [-said]: The world economy is living through not the best of its times. The risks of protectionism are always looming in the horizon. By joining the WTO we are ready to counter these risks actively,

dawn 17-DEC-11

José Manuel Barroso [said:]: I look forward to a very successful Summit. Russian WTO accession is a major achievement opening new opportunities for trade and the development of bilateral relations. It should also give new momentum to the negotiations on a new and comprehensive EU-Russia Agreement. We have found solutions on Siberian overflight charges and EU airline designation in bilateral air service agreements. The Partnership for Modernisation is in full implementation, and I look forward to the new progress report from its coordin

baltic 16-DEC-11

Lukashevich [-said]: Russia is joining the World Trade Organization on terms that meet [Russia's] national interests, setting conditions for improving our business climate, the inflow of foreign investment, and increasing Russian exports while supporting the key industries of our national economy,

rferl 16-DEC-11

Maxim Medvedkov [said:]: Every country which intends to join the WTO has to bring its economic laws in line with the international standards.

ruvr 16-DEC-11

Chizhov [-said]: The agreement on Russia’s accession to the WTO will be signed at a WTO ministerial conference in Geneva on December 16. Ratification of this document will begin after that. At best, Russia will become a full member of the WTO by the summer of next year,

itartass_en 16-DEC-11

Gordon [ said]: [Jackson-Vanik] has been on the books for 40 years, it's specific aims have been achieved, and it is standing in the way of what we think are some really important benefits we would get from Russia's World Trade Organization membership -- and I stress that we would get [them],

rferl 15-DEC-11

Karel De Gucht [said:]: Today's deal is hard evidence of the relevance of the WTO and the global framework for trade. We wrapped up a decade of discussions and constructive engagement with all our GPA partners. Moreover, today's positive talks with our Japanese partners bode well for future specific trade discussions with us.

europeanvoice 15-DEC-11

Karel De Gucht [said:]: Securing an international procurement deal during the WTO Ministerial meeting shows that the global trading family can and does deliver results to help boost our economies at this critical time. Today's deal is hard evidence of the relevance of the WTO and the global framework for trade. We wrapped up a decade of discussions and constructive engagement with all our GPA partners. Moreover, today's positive talks with our Japanese partners bode well for future specific trade discussions with us.

europa 15-DEC-11

José Manuel Barroso [said:]: I look forward to a very successful Summit. A Summit of results. Russian WTO accession is a major achievement opening new opportunities for trade and the development of bilateral relations. It should also give new momentum to the negotiations on a new and comprehensive EU-Russia Agreement. We have found solutions on Siberian overflight charges and EU airline designation in bilateral air service agreements. The Partnership for Modernisation is in full implementation, and I look forward to the new progress re

europa 14-DEC-11

Slutsky [-said]: On the agenda there are such important issues as the WTO, the Middle East, Afghanistan, visas and energy. Also, the possibility may be discussed of what Moscow can do to help the euro area emerge from the crisis. This is what is really worth discussing, instead of meddling in somebody else’s business,

itartass_en 14-DEC-11

Lamy [ said]: We are encountering a period of great uncertainty and significant risk for the global economy. The WTO should continue to be a force for stability, predictability and transparency and provide an important platform from which to launch economic recovery. I believe we must all lift the level of our play if we are to deliver more of the global good that we provide to our member governments and the people they represent

kuna 14-DEC-11

Herman Van Rompuy [said:]: At this summit, we will be able to harvest the results of three years constructive work. We have achieved a breakthrough on Russia’s WTO accession. At the summit, we will take concrete action for the mobility of our citizens: we will launch the first steps on the road to visa-free travel. The EU welcomes the recent resumption of formal 5+2 talks on Transnistria, and looks forward to work with Russia to use this new momentum in enhancing the stability of our shared neighbourhood and improving the condition

europa 14-DEC-11

Karasin [responded:]: Creating ‘image of enemy’ from Russia is a mean for the current leadership in Tbilisi to shun away from responsibility before its own people for the collapse of the country, to distract attention from difficult social-economic and financial situation and violation of democratic freedoms in Georgia. Georgia’s official propaganda distorted in a clearly confrontational manner even the substance of agreements on customs and trade issues between Russia and Georgia in the context of Russia’s WTO accession

civil 13-DEC-11

Supachai Panitchpakdi [ said]: There can be little doubt that the accession of China to the WTO has brought about a significant transformation for China, for the rest of the world and for the multilateral trading system,

asianewsnet 12-DEC-11

Kirk [-said]: The WTO clearly found that every single grant of launch aid to Airbus, for every single aircraft that company produced, was a WTO inconsistent subsidy that caused unfair adverse effects to US industry and jobs,

btimescom 11-DEC-11

Kirk [ said]: We are serious about holding China accountable to its WTO commitments and ensuring that there is a level playing field for American businesses -- including our farmers,

xinhuanet_en 09-DEC-11

Kirk [-said]: The WTO clearly found that every single grant of launch aid to Airbus, for every single aircraft that company produced, was a WTO-inconsistent subsidy that caused unfair adverse effects to US industry and jobs,

channelnewsasia 09-DEC-11

Ankvab [-said]: Joining the World Trade Organization is important for Russia, which is our strategic ally. And what should we do in this case? Wear a sackcloth and ashes? There is no reason for that. Fears are needless here, even more so phobias. And believe me, we will not do anything that will harm Abkhazia,

geotimes 07-DEC-11

Wang Jian [ said]: Some aspects of China's economic system are fundamentally inconsistent with the market economy-based principles of the WTO,

reuters 29-NOV-11

Baramidze [-said]: This is an example to show that Russia can do a lot of things when it has a direct interest like joining the WTO,

euobserver 25-NOV-11

Massimov [-said]: We hope that our country will join the WTO in the next 12 months,

trendnews 23-NOV-11

Chizhov [-said]: Russia’s accession to the WTO in December of this year will lead to considerable expansion of trade and economic partnership with the EU,

itartass_en 21-NOV-11

Lamy [-told]: A number of delegations want new approaches to be consistent with the Doha mandate, suggesting that the WTO could play its role in responding to global challenges, including its role in keeping protectionism at bay,

ipsnews 21-NOV-11

Nazarbayev [-added]: We have also practically completed negotiations with all the countries, and in late 2012 Kazakhstan will also be ready to join the WTO,

trendnews 19-NOV-11

Nazarbayev [-said]: All our transport corridors to Europe pass through Russia. Thus, Russia's WTO membership is very important for Kazakhstan

trendnews 19-NOV-11

Medvedkov [-said]: China's accession to the WTO also positively influenced our bilateral trade, we see it is growing and its structure changes. This is, in the large part, due to China's membership in the WTO,

chinadaily 18-NOV-11

Lamy [-said]: China's entry into the trade bloc has benefited not only China, but also the entire world. The result is a win-win situation where China has received a lot from international trade and other WTO members have also got a lot from the opening-up of China,

chinadaily 17-NOV-11

Gilauri [ said]: We put forward very simple and concrete demands during the negotiations on Russia's accession to the WTO. Our demands have been met thanks to the assistance of Switzerland, which took them into account and included them into a final document. This document fully meets our requirements, which we have insisted throughout the negotiations process, so we agreed on them

georgiatimes 17-NOV-11

Krzysztof Lisek [ concluded]: This is the first document from the European Institutions which calls for an end to the occupation of the Georgian regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia by Russian troops and underlines Georgia's territorial integrity. This is why the EP fully supports the latest developments, i.e. the compromise between the two countries allowing Russia to join the World Trade Organisation

eppgroup 17-NOV-11

Putin [-said]: I think we have insured ourselves against possible surprises at the WTO accession negotiations. We will basically have a rather long transitional period for certain sectors of the economy,

itartass_en 16-NOV-11

Obama [-said]: Russia’s membership in the WTO will lower tariffs, improve international access to Russia’s services markets, hold the Russian government accountable to a system of rules governing trade behavior, and provide the means to enforce those rules,

sptimesrussi 16-NOV-11

Medvedkov [-said]: in the final end it will benefit everyone as in the global economy where we all live there is no sense in preserving customs borders. Protecting the markets with customs duties does not always play a positive role. However even after the admission to the WTO we shall not cancel duties which will be preserved at a level necessary for the creation of favorable conditions for our industry,

itartass_en 11-NOV-11

Lamy [-told]: The WTO quality label is extremely important for international investors and that's one which now Russia deserves,

gmanews 11-NOV-11

Obama [-remarked]: Russia's dramatic step today towards joining the WTO underscores our ability to cooperate also on economic issues of mutual interest,

kuna 11-NOV-11

Obama [-said]: Russia's membership in the WTO will generate more exports for American manufacturers and farmers, which in turn will support well-paying jobs in the United States,

kyivpost 11-NOV-11

Obama [-said]: I congratulate President Medvedev and his government for completing negotiations on the terms and conditions for Russia’s accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO), which were adopted today by the WTO Working Party on Russia’s accession. The outcome of today’s Working Party meeting is the last step before WTO Ministers approve these terms and invite Russia to become a WTO Member, which we expect to take place at the WTO ministerial conference on December 15-17, 2011. After nearly two decades of

itartass_en 11-NOV-11

Medvedkov [-said]: Once Russia joins the WTO, it is only to reduce anti-recessionary duties,

itartass_en 11-NOV-11

Medvedkov [-told]: Members of the Union will join the WTO not as a regional organization but separately,

itartass_en 11-NOV-11

Obama [-said]: Russia’s WTO accession would be yet another important step forward in our reset of relations with Russia, which has been based upon the belief that the United States and Russia share many common interests, even as we disagree on some issues,

rian 11-NOV-11

Obama [-said]: The outcome of today’s Working Party meeting is the last step before WTO ministers approve these terms and invite Russia to become a WTO member, which we expect to take place at the WTO ministerial conference on December 15-17, 2011,

rian 11-NOV-11

Obama [-said]: outcomes on security issues. Russia’s dramatic step today towards joining the WTO underscores our ability to cooperate also on economic issues of mutual interest,

itartass_en 11-NOV-11

Medvedkov [ said]: The mutually coordinated draft is based on the concept proposed by us and doesn't get beyond the principles of the Russian position. It corresponds to the realities prevailing in the region and is not contrary to WTO rules,

kavkaz 11-NOV-11

De Gucht [-said]: I'm also very pleased at this achievement today because Europe has played a critical role to ensure this long-standing goal has finally been reached. I now look forward to the upcoming WTO Ministerial in December to formally endorse Russia's accession to the WTO membership,

xinhuanet_en 10-NOV-11

Ryabkov [-told]: We expect the process to be completed next week. All documents will be ready for the WTO ministerial meeting slated for December 15,

armenpress 09-NOV-11

Rasmussen [-said]: Let me take this opportunity to congratulate Georgia on the WTO agreement with Russia,

civil 09-NOV-11

Dvorkovich [-said]: We expect that within the next days the working group will approve a package of documents for Russia’s accession to the WTO. In this case, the final decision will be taken at the ministerial meeting in December,

panarmenian 09-NOV-11

Dvorkovich [-told]: The working group will, today, tomorrow or the day after, approve a package of documents on Russia's entry into the WTO,

news 09-NOV-11

Medvedev [-said]: The sixth largest economy in terms of purchasing power parity and a country as big as Russia can not be outside the WTO,

rian 08-NOV-11

Vashadze [-said]: I am happy to say that my Finnish colleagues gave a very high marks, assessed highly Georgian attempts to cut a deal with Russia on Russia’s WTO accession; we are getting close to that moment and hopefully soon we will have initialed and signed agreement,

civil 05-NOV-11

Saakashvili [-said]: It is a very important principle that even an occupier recognises international monitoring. Our position was crystal-clear -- either this, or Russia will not become a WTO member,

france24 03-NOV-11

Chris Weafer [ said]: WTO membership will have no immediate impact on economic growth, the day-to-day operations of Russia's corporations or on the risk premium investors apply to investment in the country,

news24 03-NOV-11

Medvedkov [-said]: Russia and Georgia, as members of the WTO, would have to pass this data to an integrated database,

news24 03-NOV-11

David Martin [ said]: As long as the Canadian government continues with its groundless WTO challenge against the EU prohibition on seal product trade, many members of the European Parliament are loath to ratify a free-trade agreement with Canada,

finanznachrichten 02-NOV-11

Prikhodko [-said]: The world economic situation, the Euro Area crisis, the reform of the international currency system, the regulation of the amassment of reserves, the Doha round of the WTO negotiations, global climate change and G20 tasks may be highlighted at the BRICS summit,

itartass_en 02-NOV-11

Pascal Lamy [said:]: Samoa’s accession to the WTO is a sign of confidence in the organisation and the global trading system. WTO membership will enable Samoa to participate more fully in the global economy and will provide the country with a predictable and stable basis for growth and development. Samoa’s accession brings good news to the WTO family as we gather for the 8th Ministerial Conference.

pina 31-OCT-11

Medvedev [-said]: Russian position on our readiness to enter the WTO remains unchanged.

channelnewsasia 31-OCT-11

Medvedev [-said]: I would also like to thank the Swiss confederation for the mediation efforts which Switzerland is undertaking to make it easier for Russia to join the WTO and to reach the agreements needed,

rferl 31-OCT-11

Medvedev [-said]: undertaking to make it easier for Russia to join the WTO and to reach the agreements needed,

rferl 31-OCT-11

Medvedev [-said]: Today we will discuss our bilateral relations. But of course there is no reason to hide, that we would like to discuss situation about Russian Federation's accession to the World Trade Organization,

civil 30-OCT-11

Pascal Lamy [ declared]: With Vanuatu the WTO receives a least-developed country into the family. Its membership will strengthen the multilateral trading system and provide this country with a stable and predictable trade environment. Vanuatu’s accession brings the WTO one step closer to our goal of universal membership

pina 27-OCT-11

Medvedev [-said]: As for WTO, I assume it is realistic to expect to complete the job this year, unless political games start again,

rt 27-OCT-11

Lavrov [-said]: Following strictly the WTO's documents, Georgia's position is not an obstacle. There are ways to act so that our trade obligations towards all the WTO members do not apply to Georgia,

geotimes 27-OCT-11

Putin [-said]: As to whether I think this (WTO membership) will benefit Russia or not ... fifty-fifty. But in all, it's more a plus than a minus,

france24 27-OCT-11

Boehner [-said]: Then and only then will there be any movement on WTO question worth considering,

geotimes 27-OCT-11

Boehner [-said]: his national security policies deliver on behalf of American interests, and we have made it clear that the United States will not support Russia's WTO accession until Russia and Georgia reach agreement on their outstanding trade-related issues.

news 26-OCT-11

Arkady Dvorkovich [ said]: If we do not join WTO, it will be worse for everyone, us and our partners,

news 25-OCT-11

Lavrov [also said:]: there are provisions in the WTO statutory documents according to which Russia’s obligations to WTO members may exclude Georgia.

rian 25-OCT-11

Stubb [-said]: Any contentious issues, such as unjustified barriers to trade, can be solved more effectively within the WTO framework,

itartass_en 25-OCT-11

Dvorkovich [-also warned]: The demands put forward by our neighbors do not concern the demands of the WTO but concern something completely different, something we cannot and never will be able to meet.

news 25-OCT-11