28 January 2006
World trade negotiations are back on track after officials meeting in Davos agreed a new timetable to achieve an agreement this year.
The "work programme" outlines a precise timetable for 33 contentious subjects from agriculture to aid for trade.
The breakthrough was a deal to move on all key issues - agriculture, services and manufacturing - at the same time.
The US trade representative said there was now "an unparalleled opportunity to boost the global economy".
This would lift millions out of poverty, said Robert Portman.
EU trade commissioner Peter Mandelson spoke of a "better mood" at the negotiating table.
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