Delegations

Seven-Plus-Seven and the GATT Policy Negotiations

In relation to the GATT Policy Negotiations, Christopher Mark (1993) provided the following explanation and/or definition of Seven-Plus-Seven: An informal meeting of GATT delegations from industrial and developing countries (originally seven of each) convened by the Director-General to clarify positions or resolve procedural issues. Sometimes as many as 17 delegations may be invited, with care taken to ensure representation of countries with strongly held views on an issue. See also Green Room consultations.