 
  WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  WT/DS232/3 
5 February 2004 
 
 (04-0419) 
 Original:   Spanish 
  
 
MEXICO – MEASURES AFFECTING THE IMPORT OF MATCHES 
 
Communication from Chile
 
  
 The following communication, dated 2 February  2004, from the delegation of Chile to the 
Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated at the request of Chile.  
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 On 17 May 2001, Chile requested consultati ons with Mexico on measures affecting the 
import of matches.  The request was circulated as document WT/DS232/1.  Since that date, the 
governments of the two countries, relying on thei r excellent political and trade relations, have 
periodically held conversations in order to seek a positive solution to the matter at issue. 
 
 As a result of those negotiations, Chile considers that its complaints have been adequately met 
and wishes formally to withdraw the above-mentione d request for consultations and to bring this 
matter to a close.   This decision does not in any way prejudge Ch ile's right to oppose or challenge a similar 
measure or any other measure affecting matches or other products or services of Chilean origin.  Nor 
does it prejudge the arguments and fundamental points of fact and law raised in its request for consultations.   Chile wishes to take this opportunity to e xpress its gratitude to the Mexican authorities for 
their positive response to our arguments and for thei r efforts in this matter which have led to a 
positive outcome. 
 
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