WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONWT/DS34/12
14 July 2000
(00-2931)
Original:  English
TURKEY – RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF TEXTILE AND
CLOTHING PRODUCTS
Status Report by Turkey
The following communication, dated 14 July 2000, from the Permanent Mission of Turkey to
the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU.
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Status Report of Turkey
on the Implementation of the Recommendations
and Rulings of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB)
in the Dispute concerning
Turkey – Restrictions on Imports of Textile and Clothing Products
In compliance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the Government of Turkey submits to the DSB its first status report as
follows:
1. The Turkish authorities have held preliminary discussions in New Delhi with the Indian
authorities towards a mutually satisfactory solution to this highly intricate and controversial dispute.
Within the framework of these discussions, both sides put forward constructive ideas which a
possible settlement of the dispute might be based on.  For further discussions to this end, Turkey hasalready informed India of its readiness to meet the Indian counterparts to take up the substance of the
ideas suggested during preliminary discussions.  We are optimistic that a successful outcome will
emerge from the meeting when the representatives of India and Turkey convene.
2. As we have previously stated at various DSB meetings, due to Turkey's legal obligations and
commitments within the framework of the Customs Union with the European Communities (EC) the
process for implementation would be a difficult one and would require decisions to be taken together
with the EC as well as with India.  Taking th is into consideration, the Government of Turkey,
additionally, has held consultations with the EC regarding some related issues including the
alternative solutions to the application of quantitative limits as recommended by the Panel and theAppellate Body in their respective re ports, WT/DS34/R and WT/DS34/AB/R.
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