Hello All, Below is from the GAC Communiqué with respect to new gTLDs: "The GAC appreciates the work done by the GNSO regarding the proposal for principles, recommendations and implementation guidelines for new gTLDs. After initial analysis the GAC draws attention to the fact that the proposal does not properly take into account paragraph 2.2 in the GAC principles regarding new gTLDs, in particular on the avoidance of country names. In practice some countries would not be in a position to avail themselves of the proposed objection mechanism especially those not participating in ICANN activities. The GAC will monitor the implementation of the new gTLD policy and the new gTLD application round and will provide further input as necessary. GAC members also agree to reflect on the need to provide advice on the final report by the GNSO on the introduction of new generic top level domains. " Regards, Bruce Tonkin