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Ukraine, on May 16, 2008, became the 152 nd member of the World Trade Organisation. The country began its accession negotiations in 1993.
“I am very pleased to welcome Ukraine as a new member. It is a significant step for the WTO as this new membership will strengthen the multilateral trading system. We will continue facilitating fuller integration into the world economy of other countries,” said WTO Director General Pascal Lamy.
The membership terms, including the Working Party Report for Ukraine's Accession, the Protocol of Accession, and the Schedules of Ukraine's commitments on Market Access for Goods and Services, were adopted by the WTO at the General Council in February 2008.
Ukraine ratified its accession package on April 16, 2008, which was the final step in the accession process before it could officially join the organisation. Under WTO rules, a country becomes a member 30 days after national ratification. (Source: wto.org)
May 19, 2008
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