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Regarding fisheries, Al Saleh affirmed the need to provide a political space for developing
countries to develop their fisheries sector and promote sustainable fishing.

With regard to the "Non-Agricultural Market Access, NAMA," negotiations, he mentioned that in
the country's view, the conference must produce a realistic agreement, to place a work

programme to continue further related reforms.

Regarding the services sector, Al Saleh clarified the UAE's position that the level of trade
liberalisation in this sector must be decided by individual governments, according to the

appropriate level of development of their countries.

Regarding the negotiations on internal systems, he highlighted the country's view that
developing member countries must retain their right to establish a system that complies with the

goals of their development policies.

The UAE is optimistic about the opportunities to advance the negotiations on related

regulations, with regard to facilitating trade in the services sector, he said.

Regarding electronic trade and facilitating investments, Al Saleh believed that the UAE cannot
currently enter relevant discussions or negotiations, but priority must be given to specify the

topics and issues that should be covered. The UAE supports the widening of the range of
current policies on electronic trade, including waiving customs fees on electronic conversions,

he said in conclusion.

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