Mexico Demands Elimination of Agricultural Subsidies at OECD Ministerial Conference

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Mexico's Secretary of Economy, Fernando Canales Clariond, emphasized the need for developed countries to eliminate agricultural subsidies and reduce domestic support to promote fair trade practices during the annual Ministerial Conference of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in 2004. Mexico has committed to advancing negotiations on the Doha Agenda for Development and urged developed countries to make a political decision to remove agricultural subsidies. Canales Clariond met with ministers from New Zealand, South Korea, and Canada to discuss bilateral relations and WTO negotiations.

Key Takeaways:

  • Mexico reiterated its demand for the elimination of agricultural subsidies for developed countries, citing its commitment to advancing negotiations on the Doha Agenda for Development.
  • Canales Clariond called for a political decision from developed countries to eliminate agricultural subsidies and reduce domestic support, which he argued creates unfair conditions in world agricultural trade.
  • The secretary held separate meetings with ministers from New Zealand, South Korea, and Canada to exchange views on bilateral relations and WTO negotiations.
  • The OECD Ministerial Conference is an annual event that brings together ministers from member countries to discuss economic policy and cooperation.
  • Mexico has been actively engaged in WTO negotiations, pushing for fair trade practices and an end to agricultural subsidies.
  • Canales Clariond's comments reflect Mexico's concern about the impact of agricultural subsidies on its agricultural sector and the need for a level playing field in world trade.

Statistics:

  • 2004: The year in which Mexico's Secretary of Economy, Fernando Canales Clariond, made the comments about agricultural subsidies at the OECD Ministerial Conference.
  • OECD: Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, a group of 34 developed countries that promotes economic growth, prosperity, and sustainable development.
  • 34: The number of member countries in the OECD.
  • WTO: World Trade Organization, an international organization responsible for promoting free trade and resolving trade disputes.

Sources:

  • Notimex/Corporate Mexico by Internet Securities, Inc. via COMTEX
  • OECD Ministerial Conference
  • World Trade Organization (WTO)
  • Internet Securities, Inc. via COMTEX News