Norway
Preface
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.
Concluding Remarks by the Chairperson of the Trade Policy Review Body, H.E. Mrs. Elin Johansen (Norway) at the Trade Policy Review of The State of Kuwait 7 and 9 February 2012
This first Trade Policy Review of the State of Kuwait has given us a much better understanding of recent developments in its trade and trade-related policies and practices together with the challenges it faces. We are grateful for the active participation of the Kuwaiti delegation headed by H.E. Ambassador Dharar Razzooqi Permanent Representative in Geneva. I would also like to thank the discussant Ambassador Shahid Bashir of Pakistan and Members of the TPRB for contributing to our fruitful exchange of views.
Report by Norway
Norway’s trade policy is an inseparable part of its economic and foreign policies. Throughout history Norway has depended on the exchange of goods services capital technology and labour with the outside world. Openness to trade is a fundamental prerequisite for our economic development and welfare.