Prague, 30th November 2012 Russia´s accession to the WTO Expectations of the Confederation of Industry of the Czech Republic Prague, 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 attention Dagmar KUCHTOVÁ Deputy Director General Director International Relations Confederation of Industry of the Czech Republic