Prospects for Protecting the Interests of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the Dispute Settlement System of the World Trade Organization
Keywords:
Uzbekistan, WTO, DSU, dispute resolution, anti-dumping, subsidies, arbitration, safeguards, personnel education, international trade policyAbstract
The article examines the prospects for improving the activities of the Republic of Uzbekistan to protect its interests in the dispute settlement system of the World Trade Organization. It is noted that the transition of Uzbekistan to international trade standards requires strengthening the institutional, personnel and legal framework capable of effectively using WTO mechanisms. Key challenges are analyzed: lack of practical experience, insufficient training of specialists, weak coordination between government agencies and businesses, as well as resource constraints. Improvement measures are proposed - creating a hotline for entrepreneurs, attracting foreign consultants, publishing and explaining DSU standards, conducting training seminars and forming a national arbitration staff. Their implementation will protect the interests of Uzbek producers during anti-dumping and countervailing investigations, and will also strengthen Uzbekistan’s place in the global trading system.
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