Russia´s accession to the WTO

Expectations of the Confederation of Industry of the Czech Republic

Prague, 30th November 2012Prague, 30th November 2012

Confederation of Industry of the Czech Republic

Non-governmental Voluntary Federation of Employers and Entrepreneurs in the Czech Republic

1500 Member-organizations representing industry, transport and other services

30 Branch and profession´ associations (automotive, electrotechnical, engineering, energy and gas, chemical, plastics, steel, foundry, paper, glass, agriculture and forestry machinery, aviation, ICT and other industries)

120 Direct members

Who we are…

At the national level:• A strong business organization • A well-functioning employers’ organization• A recognized social partner

At the international and European levels a member of:• BUSINESSEUROPE – Confederation of European Business

• BIAC – Business and Industry Advisory Committee to the OECD

• European Economic and Social Committee – 2 representatives

Russia – one of our most important trade partners

Long tradition in cooperation Complementarity in the needs for the modernization

of manufacturing facilities and infrastructure in Russia (especially in the regions) and technologies offered and supplied by Czech companies

Knowledge of the market needs and language Russia No.1 in the Confederation´s questionnaire

focused on priority countries for Czech exporters

Bilateral Trade Structure Oil (40%), gas (37,6%), metals and minerals

Cars, machines and technologies for industry, office machines, electrical equipment, devices etc.

IMPORT

EXPORT

Russia in WTO – what we appreciate

Lowering or removal of custom duties for: Cars & components Aircaft industry Construction machinery Agricultural machinery Pumps Electrical equipment Pharmaceuticals

Russia in WTO – what we expect

Better conditions for investment More transparent public procurement (no price preference for

domestic companies)

Removal of non-tarrif barriers (technical regulation, additional qualification criteria and conformity assessment processes, customs procedures, licences for contruction projects, safe disposal of old cars – fees etc.)

Improvement of the VAT refunds Removal of dual pricing of energy Better access to raw materials (removal of export duties on raw

materials)

Dispute settlement according to WTO rules

Thank you for your attentionThank you for your attentionDagmar KUCHTOVÁDagmar KUCHTOVÁ

Deputy Director General Deputy Director General Director International RelationsDirector International Relations

Confederation of Industry of the Czech Confederation of Industry of the Czech RepublicRepublic

www.spcr.cz