Ukraine becomes WTO's 152nd member
On the 16th of May 2008, the WTO welcomed Ukraine as its newest member.“I am very pleased to welcome Ukraine as a new member. This is a significant step for the WTO as this new membership will strengthen the multilateral trading system. We will continue facilitating the complete integration of other countries into the world economy” said Director General Pascal Lamy.
The terms of membership, which includes the Working Group’s Report for Ukraine's Accession, the Minutes of Accession, and the plan for the fulfillment of Ukraine’s commitments as to Access for Goods and Services, was adopted by the WTO at the General Council meeting in February 2008.
Ukraine ratified its accession package on the 16th of April 2008, which was the final step in the accession process before it could officially join the WTO. Under WTO rules, a country becomes a member 30 days after national ratification.
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