[news] WTO to open membership talks with Iraq

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Monday, December 13/04 | Associated Press | Geneva The World Trade Organization decided Monday to open membership talks with Iraq. The WTO's ruling General Council agreed by consensus to accept Iraq's application, trade officials said, thus starting the lengthy negotiations on terms for the country's joining the 148-country organization that sets the rules for global commerce. Iraqi Trade Minister Mohammed Mustafa al-Jibouri hailed the move, saying it was as significant as last month's decision by the Paris Club of creditor nations to write off 80 per cent of Iraq's debts.

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