Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
06BELGRADE1814
2006-11-03 14:30:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Belgrade
Cable title:
SERBIA: TRADE AGREEMENT COMPLIANCE AND MONITORING
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UNCLAS BELGRADE 001814
SIPDIS
STATE FOR EUR/SCE, EB/TPP/MTA EKOCH
STATE PASS USTR FOR HIRSH
STATE PASS DOC/TCC/4110
STATE PASS USDA/ITP/FAS/BERTSCH
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: BEXP ECON ETRD KIPR SR WTO
SUBJECT: SERBIA: TRADE AGREEMENT COMPLIANCE AND MONITORING
REF: A) STATE 152063
B) BELGRADE 907
UNCLAS BELGRADE 001814
SIPDIS
STATE FOR EUR/SCE, EB/TPP/MTA EKOCH
STATE PASS USTR FOR HIRSH
STATE PASS DOC/TCC/4110
STATE PASS USDA/ITP/FAS/BERTSCH
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: BEXP ECON ETRD KIPR SR WTO
SUBJECT: SERBIA: TRADE AGREEMENT COMPLIANCE AND MONITORING
REF: A) STATE 152063
B) BELGRADE 907
1. The following information is in response to reftel A request for
information on Embassy Belgrade's efforts to monitor agreements and
respond to trade barrier complaints.
2. Background: Serbia is not currently a member of WTO or OECD, nor
does it have a bilateral investment treaty or a free trade agreement
with the United States. However, the United States did grant Serbia
and Montenegro GSP treatment in June, 2005, and Embassy monitors
Serbia's compliance with the terms of the agreement.
3. As part of Embassy Belgrade Rolling Policy Agenda (RPA) teams
(reftel B),the Economic Development RPA consists of members from
ECON, FAS, FCS, USAID, Treasury, and Public Affairs and meets on a
monthly basis. The meetings cover a range of economic issues such
as the review and oversight of Post's numerous assistance programs.
This group also addresses trade and monitoring compliance issues.
4. All Economic Development RPA members maintain close contact with
U.S. business representatives in Serbia, including through regular
attendance at American Chamber of Commerce meetings and events.
This provides ample opportunity to discuss trade compliance issues
if needed.
5. Belgrade's point of contact for trade compliance and monitoring
is Economic Officer Jeff Rigler (riglerje@state.gov).
POLT
SIPDIS
STATE FOR EUR/SCE, EB/TPP/MTA EKOCH
STATE PASS USTR FOR HIRSH
STATE PASS DOC/TCC/4110
STATE PASS USDA/ITP/FAS/BERTSCH
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: BEXP ECON ETRD KIPR SR WTO
SUBJECT: SERBIA: TRADE AGREEMENT COMPLIANCE AND MONITORING
REF: A) STATE 152063
B) BELGRADE 907
1. The following information is in response to reftel A request for
information on Embassy Belgrade's efforts to monitor agreements and
respond to trade barrier complaints.
2. Background: Serbia is not currently a member of WTO or OECD, nor
does it have a bilateral investment treaty or a free trade agreement
with the United States. However, the United States did grant Serbia
and Montenegro GSP treatment in June, 2005, and Embassy monitors
Serbia's compliance with the terms of the agreement.
3. As part of Embassy Belgrade Rolling Policy Agenda (RPA) teams
(reftel B),the Economic Development RPA consists of members from
ECON, FAS, FCS, USAID, Treasury, and Public Affairs and meets on a
monthly basis. The meetings cover a range of economic issues such
as the review and oversight of Post's numerous assistance programs.
This group also addresses trade and monitoring compliance issues.
4. All Economic Development RPA members maintain close contact with
U.S. business representatives in Serbia, including through regular
attendance at American Chamber of Commerce meetings and events.
This provides ample opportunity to discuss trade compliance issues
if needed.
5. Belgrade's point of contact for trade compliance and monitoring
is Economic Officer Jeff Rigler (riglerje@state.gov).
POLT