2006年10月WTO对吉尔吉斯共和国贸易政策审议-主席总结发言(英文)
TRADE POLICY REVIEW: KYRGYZ REPUBLIC
9 and 11 October 2006
Concluding remarks by the Chairperson
1. This first Trade Policy Review of the Kyrgyz Republic has been thorough and informative and has given us a better understanding of its trade policies and practices, of their evolution and of the challenges the Kyrgyz Republic faces. The reports by the Kyrgyz authorities and the Secretariat, as well as the detailed responses of the delegation of the Kyrgyz Republic to written questions, have provided a valuable resource for domestic reflection and for transparency within the WTO. Our discussion has been stimulated by the full and impressive engagement of the high-level Kyrgyz delegation as well as by the discussant's insightful contribution and the many thoughtful comments by Members.
2. Members commended the Kyrgyz Republic for the positive developments in its transition to a market-oriented economy, including the continued process of economic reform started with independence in 1991 and strengthened by WTO accession in 1998 and the considerable efforts to integrate its transitional economy into the multilateral trading system. Members applauded the significant GDP growth of recent years averaging 4% annually during the period of 2000-2005, and the achievements of curbing inflation, reducing budget deficits, privatization and currency stabilization. These point to the strengthening of economic fundamentals in the Kyrgyz Republic.
3. Members appreciated the Kyrgyz Republic's strong commitment to trade liberalization and the maintenance of one the most open trade and investment regimes in its region. For example, the simple average applied MFN tariff is low at 4.9% and there is little tariff dispersion or escalation; however, in some cases, applied tariff rates exceed bound levels. The Kyrgyz Republic has also eliminated discriminatory excise taxes and has not taken any contingency protection measures. Members also noted the Kyrgyz Republic's efforts to harmonize domestic standards and SPS measures with international ones. Members welcomed the Kyrgyz Republic's participation in the DDA negotiations and its ongoing efforts to liberalize further, for example the negotiations to join the plurilateral agreements on Government Procurement and Trade in Civil Aircraft. Members appreciated the special challenges posed by the Kyrgyz Republic's land-locked status which makes its trade competitiveness to some extent dependent on the transit trade facilities of its neighbours.
4. Members pointed out areas where the Kyrgyz Government could improve its trade and investment regime. These include administrative barriers to doing business due to excessive government intervention and insufficient transparency in licensing procedures, problems with government inspections and unclear public procurement policies. Some Members expressed their concern about pronounced corruption indicators, the prevalence of smuggling and the existence of a shadow economy and urged the Government to continue to develop and implement strategies to deal with such issues.
5. Members commended the efforts of the Kyrgyz Republic to diversify its economy away from excessive reliance on mineral resources. Members noted that agricultural policy is based on raising rural incomes and achieving food security by 2010 by means of market-based reforms. They welcomed liberalization in the telecommunication sector and urged the Government to move ahead with privatization plans, especially in the energy and telecommunications sectors.
6.Members appreciated the oral and written responses to their questions provided by the Kyrgyz delegation and look forward to receiving further responses as soon as possible.
7. In conclusion, Members have shown a marked interest in the Kyrgyz Republic's trade and related policies. In this context, I would encourage the Kyrgyz Republic to proceed with its efforts to continue with its reform process and improve its trade and investment climate that will permit its economy to benefit fully from the multilateral trading system. At the same time, I encourage Members to assist the Kyrgyz Republic by providing adequate technical assistance, including in trade capacity building, and by further opening their markets to Kyrgyz exports.
9 and 11 October 2006
Concluding remarks by the Chairperson
1. This first Trade Policy Review of the Kyrgyz Republic has been thorough and informative and has given us a better understanding of its trade policies and practices, of their evolution and of the challenges the Kyrgyz Republic faces. The reports by the Kyrgyz authorities and the Secretariat, as well as the detailed responses of the delegation of the Kyrgyz Republic to written questions, have provided a valuable resource for domestic reflection and for transparency within the WTO. Our discussion has been stimulated by the full and impressive engagement of the high-level Kyrgyz delegation as well as by the discussant's insightful contribution and the many thoughtful comments by Members.
2. Members commended the Kyrgyz Republic for the positive developments in its transition to a market-oriented economy, including the continued process of economic reform started with independence in 1991 and strengthened by WTO accession in 1998 and the considerable efforts to integrate its transitional economy into the multilateral trading system. Members applauded the significant GDP growth of recent years averaging 4% annually during the period of 2000-2005, and the achievements of curbing inflation, reducing budget deficits, privatization and currency stabilization. These point to the strengthening of economic fundamentals in the Kyrgyz Republic.
3. Members appreciated the Kyrgyz Republic's strong commitment to trade liberalization and the maintenance of one the most open trade and investment regimes in its region. For example, the simple average applied MFN tariff is low at 4.9% and there is little tariff dispersion or escalation; however, in some cases, applied tariff rates exceed bound levels. The Kyrgyz Republic has also eliminated discriminatory excise taxes and has not taken any contingency protection measures. Members also noted the Kyrgyz Republic's efforts to harmonize domestic standards and SPS measures with international ones. Members welcomed the Kyrgyz Republic's participation in the DDA negotiations and its ongoing efforts to liberalize further, for example the negotiations to join the plurilateral agreements on Government Procurement and Trade in Civil Aircraft. Members appreciated the special challenges posed by the Kyrgyz Republic's land-locked status which makes its trade competitiveness to some extent dependent on the transit trade facilities of its neighbours.
4. Members pointed out areas where the Kyrgyz Government could improve its trade and investment regime. These include administrative barriers to doing business due to excessive government intervention and insufficient transparency in licensing procedures, problems with government inspections and unclear public procurement policies. Some Members expressed their concern about pronounced corruption indicators, the prevalence of smuggling and the existence of a shadow economy and urged the Government to continue to develop and implement strategies to deal with such issues.
5. Members commended the efforts of the Kyrgyz Republic to diversify its economy away from excessive reliance on mineral resources. Members noted that agricultural policy is based on raising rural incomes and achieving food security by 2010 by means of market-based reforms. They welcomed liberalization in the telecommunication sector and urged the Government to move ahead with privatization plans, especially in the energy and telecommunications sectors.
6.Members appreciated the oral and written responses to their questions provided by the Kyrgyz delegation and look forward to receiving further responses as soon as possible.
7. In conclusion, Members have shown a marked interest in the Kyrgyz Republic's trade and related policies. In this context, I would encourage the Kyrgyz Republic to proceed with its efforts to continue with its reform process and improve its trade and investment climate that will permit its economy to benefit fully from the multilateral trading system. At the same time, I encourage Members to assist the Kyrgyz Republic by providing adequate technical assistance, including in trade capacity building, and by further opening their markets to Kyrgyz exports.
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