Israel

This fourth Trade Policy Review of Israel has given us a better understanding of Israel’s trade policies and practices and how they have evolved since 2006. I wish to thank Deputy Director-General Mr. Ohad Cohen, H.E. Mr. Eviatar Manor and the other members of Israel’s delegation for their open and cooperative attitude. I would also like to thank the discussant, H.E. Mr. Fook Seng KWOK, for his very insightful contribution to these deliberations.

The Trade Policy Review Mechanism (TPRM) was first established on a trial basis by the GATT CONTRACTING PARTIES in April 1989. The Mechanism became a permanent feature of the World Trade Organization under the Marrakesh Agreement which established the WTO in January 1995.