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02AMMAN2302
2002-05-09 14:50:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Amman
Cable title:
JORDAN'S THANKS ON WTO SUBSIDY ISSUE
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UNCLAS AMMAN 002302
SIPDIS
USTR FOR NED SAUMS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETRD JO WTRO
SUBJECT: JORDAN'S THANKS ON WTO SUBSIDY ISSUE
REF: AMMAN 2040
Samer Tawil, the Secretary General of the Ministry of
Industry and Trade, called to express Jordan's appreciation
for the way the U.S. delegation in Geneva handled the issue
of Jordan's request that the WTO agree to an extension of
Jordan's tax break for corporate profits earned from exports.
Tawil said that the bilateral meetings between the U.S. and
Jordanian delegations had been very constructive. He
appreciated the chance to explain Jordan's point of view and
understood the broader considerations the U.S. delegation had
to take into account. Post adds its thanks for the efficient
handling of this issue.
BERRY