RESTRICTEDWORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONS/C/W/176
6 November 2000
(00-4734)
Council for Trade in Services Original:  English
COMMUNICATION FROM THE REPUBLIC OF KENYA
Acceptance of the Fifth Protocol
The attached communication has been received from the delegation of the Republic of Kenya
with the request that it be circulated to Members of the Council for Trade in Services.
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The Permanent Mission of the Republic of Kenya to the United Nations Office in Geneva and
other International Organizations in Switzerland presents its compliments to the World Trade
Organization and with respect to the Fifth Protocol to the GATS, the Mission is pleased to inform that
Kenya's Instrument of acceptance was signed by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and International
Co-operation on 28 September 2000.  While the Mission is making the necessary arrangement  todeposit the Instrument with the Legal Division of the WTO, it would be appreciated if the Council for
Trade in Services could include in its agenda for the December meeting a request for the re-opening
of the Fifth Protocol to the GATS for Kenya's acceptance.  A draft decision could be prepared for
consideration simultaneously, if appropriate.
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