WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONWT/DS232/2
8 June 2001
(01-2838)
Original:  English
MEXICO – MEASURES AFFECTING THE IMPORT OF MATCHES
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from the European Communities
The following communication, dated 7 June 2001, from the Permanent Delegation of the
European Commission to the Permanent Mission of Mexico, the Permanent Mission of Chile and to
the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the
DSU.
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I refer to the "Request for Consultations by Chile" with respect to "Mexico – Measures
Affecting the Import of Matches" (WT/DS232/ 1, G/L/450, G/TBT/D/23 and G/LIC/D/32) which has
been circulated on 28 May 2001.
Due to their trade interest and their systemic interest in the matter, the European Communities
request, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU, to be joined in the consultations.
We would be grateful of being informed of the date and venue of the consultations.
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