Government Halts Next WTO Talks With Russia
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From Times Wire Reports
Georgia said that, in retaliation for Russian sanctions, it was blocking the next round of talks on Moscow’s bid to join the World Trade Organization.
The next meeting of the WTO panel working with Russia on its potential membership was postponed indefinitely at the Caucasian nation’s request, the Foreign Ministry said.
Georgia arrested four Russian officers on spying accusations two weeks ago. Russia responded with a transport and postal blockade on Georgia, despite the alleged spies’ release.
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