Ukraine adopts last remaining law for WTO entry

The law sets customs duties for some metals exports

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The Ukrainian parliament has approved the final piece of legislation required for Ukraine to join the World Trade Organization (WTO), according to RFE/RL.

      The law, which sets customs duties for some metals exports, secured 363 votes in the 450-seat parliament today.

      Ukraine hopes to join the WTO, which sets global trade rules, in the first quarter of 2007.

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