PRE-TRIAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION IN THE WTO: CONSULTATIONS AND CONCILIATION PROCEDURES
This scientific article discusses the features of the settlement of international trade disputes within the framework of the World Trade Organization (WTO), analyzes the mechanism for resolving international trade disputes. The author pays special attention to the effectiveness of consultations, which are an indispensable element in the dispute settlement mechanism under the WTO, as well as additional conciliation procedures. In addition, the article touches upon the activities of the Dispute Resolution Body, arbitration groups and the appeals body acting in accordance with the Agreement on the Rules and Procedures governing the resolution of disputes.