Former Zambia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations World Trade Organisation (WTO) in Geneva, Ambassador Darlington Mwape, has been selected by Members of the World Trade Organisation WTO, to be part of a panel of three experts constituted with the mandate to assist in resolving the trade dispute between China on the one hand and US, EU and Japan on the other.
The panel has been constituted at the request of the US, EU and Japan. The three parties have complained to the WTO that china’s measures on export of rare earths, tungsten and molybdenum increase the burden and cost of export and constitute a violation of China’s commitments under WTO Agreements.
However, China contends that the measures introduced are aimed at protecting the environment and achieving sustainable economic development.
Rare earths are used mainly in the electronic industry and are becoming increasingly important in green technology such as hybrid and electronic vehicles.
The other two members of the panel are Mr. Nacer Benjelloun-Touimi of Morocco (a former WTO Ambassador) and Mr. Hugo Cayrus of Uruguay.
Panels of the WTO are the first adjudicative body to the cases, to assess the evidence and legal issues raised by the case and are required to reach decisions that often affect international trade between the parties concerned.
Ambassador Mwape, who is former legal Advisor to the late President Mwanawasa, is also currently presiding over negotiations on Copyright Law at the World Intellectual Property Organisation ( WIPO) in Geneva, Switzerland.
And Government, through a statement released by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Permanent Secretary Amos Malupenga to conveyed hearty congratulations to Ambassador Mwape on his recognition by the international community to undertake this high profile assignment.
Mr Malupenga said that this was a source of great honour and pride not only to Ambassador Mwape and his family, but the nation as whole.
I cant understand what the stand off is. LT try by all means to be clear. For Mwape I congratulate you for being appointed. Great indeed.
represent your country in good faith…you have been selected to be on the panel because of the peace that prevails in zambia and they expect an unbiased input…congrats man.
Ambassador Mwape, Make us proud, congratulations, tho I am not surprised, Zambians usually excell in the international community adnwe easily take up leadership roles. Because of our likeability, other countries find it easy to accept Zambians in such sensitive assignments!!!
First Congrats to Mr Mwape. Well deserved appointment.
Now to help our fellow PF cadres like number #2 who have a challenge to read, understand and later on research, let me break it down.
China produces over 90 % of “rare earths”. Basically, this is a group of 17 elements used in Defense, Electronics and Renewable-Energy industries.
So what China has done is impose restriction on who can mine it in China and basically kicked out small miners in the industry. The consequence of this is that Production from the small efficient mines in will be taken offline. In Economics , this can only mean one thing. Prices are going up.
And Everybody is asking China to reverse decision so prices go down. China says, hell no, we protecting our Environment, the rest you know.
why dont you direct your energy to Darlighton and tell him all that he is required to know than wasting it on the blog and finger pointing others as cadres when you dont even know who they are….grow up..
Why zambia? Have read that this mineral is in Zambia also and in abundant supplies.Watch this.
Is this not the goy who was close to Levi and got into trouble because of hammering Moleen at state house? Yes he is. He was posted to the UN after tasting the presidential pusi.
congratulation mr Mwape, but don’t divorce your wife Yvonne bester. thanks
Ewaletoba kuli chi Maureen you, I am sure achili aletoba nanomba. Anyway this was an official arrangement since the big man was too ” busy” for the big job. And also that his heart could not be exposed to fast pumping under the big job, hence he was advised by the doctors to completely stay away from the big job, as a result Darling was tusked to do the big job on behalf of the Presido:)
Very dull and incompetent panel from impoverished , corrupt, AIDS infected countries presiding over super powers issues?? Please lets be serious, infact the worst adjidcator is from zambia, morroco and ruguay are better and that Mwape is a drunkard, promiscous and un cultured, please Mwape u can do better by withdrawing
Chi Ukala # 9 ama jelasi….
Ukala, Bukalabobe.Himakampa,ama jealous kano nimwee .Congrats Mr Darlingtone Mwape .Keep our Flag High.
Zambian bu PHD syndrome.This guy worked for 7 years for the GRZ at State House.Represented Zambia well at UN.Ambassador Mwape, who is former legal Advisor to the late President Mwanawasa, is also currently presiding over negotiations on Copyright Law at the World Intellectual Property Organisation ( WIPO) in Geneva, Switzerland.weelee Mwape 3 Bukala or Ukala 0
Ya; Zambians make me laugh at times. Congratulations to Mwape; great!! But what have you been saying about the Malawian Judge? See!! All sorts of insults forgetting that the guy was brought to do his job as a professional. Insults can be directed at the person who appointed him; but not at the Judge!! What goes around comes around. Start respecting professionals, and you will see change in Zambia. Most of us professionals are called all sorts of names in Zambia; yet abroad people look at us with envy!! I guess such is life!!
Chi@ mmd chief bootliker thanx for the imfo but wilatuka. Rare imfo just like rare earth. Utuma Choncholi twalichenjela kwati twina n’gumbo. Congrats Mwape.
It seems this guy will always have the best of life.You know what i mean?Lol!!!He gets the big things…
#9 you too jealous my brother, try to recognize other peoples’ achievements even if you know that you will just die without taking such an assignment in your life, congrats Mr. mwape.
Now this is the kind of stuff that should be from page ba LT. Congratulations Darlington, you always had it in you. We are proud that you will represent the smart people of the Zambian Enterprise with grace, charm and above all the kind of professionalism you are known for.
You represent the best of our fantastic enterprise wherever you have been and you deserve this selection.
Good luck on your new assignment, you are simply the best!
meant to say “front page” not from page
Good for Zed CV! @Ukula sickle cell infested imbecile!
MMD CHIEFBOOTLICKER THE MOST PROLIFIC BLOGGER OF ALL TIMES, EDUCATE THEM!THESE PATRIOTIC FOOLS(PF).ACTUALLY, WHAT YOU POSTED IS MORE THAN THE NEWS ITSELF,THAT IS HOW SMART YOU ARE!
As an educated Zambian the possibility that yo will excel outside Zambia are higher than when you are in Zambia.Know why?Because they don’t treasure education in Zambia…and you wonder why Zambia is poor,silly cow?