VOL. XXX

N0. 10

15-DECEMBER-1986

GCC

GCC Disappointed at EC Quotas on Petrochemicals

The recent decision by the European Community (EC) to apply a quota system topetrochemical imports from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states (MEES, 1December) has "disappointed" the GCC members, but is unlikely toprovoke retaliatory measures, according to the GCC General Coordinator, Mr.Mamoun Kurdi. Speaking in Brussels on 28 November, Mr. Kurdi said that the ECdecision "does not promote a good atmosphere"...