1.   He also has tried to shed negative thoughts, declaring he would not address matters relating to trade rumors or his contract.

2.   Those to be appointed to the council will include Cabinet ministers holding portfolios related to trade and economics, he said.

3.   He is scheduled to meet with government officials to discuss bilateral issues relating to trade, economy, culture, scientific and culture.

4.   The commission has proposed that its right to represent the EU on issues relating to trade in goods should be expanded to cover trade in services and investment issues.