Speaking in her capacity as Chair of the TNC, DG Okonjo-Iweala noted the strong support expressed by world leaders for the WTO and the multilateral trading system during her recent meetings abroad. Nevertheless, she said, these leaders “expect us to …
The programme aims to enhance members' compliance with subsidy notification obligations under the WTO’s Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures, thereby strengthening transparency in global trade. Building on the success of a 2023 pilot …
Speaking at the launch of the report, WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala highlighted that the value of trade covered by the 169 new trade-restrictive measures introduced by WTO members during the 12 months leading up to mid-October 2024 was estimated …
"The Fish Fund is now fully ready to become operational," Deputy Director-General Angela Ellard said at the fourth Steering Committee meeting of the year. "Only 24 members have yet to deposit their instruments of acceptance of the Agreement …
Thank you, Ambassador H.E. Dr. Adamu Mohammed ABDULHAMID (NIGERIA) for your introductory remarks. Excellencies, ladies, and gentlemen. I am pleased to join you today to discuss the latest WTO-wide Trade Monitoring Report and take stock of recent trade …
Following a proposal by the United Kingdom, the Informal Working Group discussed the important role of trade digitalization and paperless trading in facilitating the participation of small businesses in global markets. The session featured presentations on …
Noting the intricate relationship between food and nutrition issues, DDG Paugam kicked-off the symposium by stating that having enough food is as important as having good-quality food. He stated: “The first and most important contribution of trade to food …
The Goods Trade Barometer is a composite leading indicator for world trade, providing real-time information on the trajectory of merchandise trade relative to recent trends. Barometer values greater than 100 are associated with above-trend trade volumes …
The notification indicated, among other things, as follows: "4. Point of contact for the investigation Eng. Maysoon Abu Baker Director of the National Production Protection Directorate (NPPD) Tel: +962 6 5629030 ext. (650), (101) E-mail: [ …
Trade in services for development In the meeting of the Council for Trade in Services, members discussed “Trade in Services for Development” - a co-publication by the WTO Secretariat and the World Bank – highlighting that the dynamic and rising importance …
The high-level Uzbek delegation in Geneva included the Special Representative of the Uzbek President on WTO issues and Chief Negotiator for WTO accession, Azizbek Urunov, and other senior government officials, including Deputy Minister of Economy and …
The event aimed to enhance the officials' knowledge and implementation of transparency obligations under the SPS Agreement and to strengthen coordination efforts at national and regional levels. The SPS Agreement addresses food safety and animal and …
"We have worked hard. We collectively advanced our knowledge and our shared understanding. We have learned from our peers, and we have learned from stakeholders," Ambassador Ronald Saborío Soto of Costa Rica, TESSD co-convenor, said at the final …
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DDG Zhang commended the participants for their dedication and active engagement throughout the 10-month programmes. He said: "Your perspectives and experiences have enriched the WTO Secretariat’s work. I am confident that, like past alumni, you will …
Chair's Report The Chair summarized recent efforts to gain support for a facilitator-led process but noted that the approach had failed to achieve consensus among members. He emphasized that, in his view, WTO members ought to bear in mind three …
Good morning, excellencies, distinguished colleagues, and guests. I am honoured to open today’s session, dedicated to an often-overlooked topic that holds tremendous significance for our communities and the global economy: the intersection of trade and …
The meeting brought together trade experts from Geneva-based missions, trade specialists, civil society organizations focused on trade, and representatives of disability organizations. “Disability-inclusive trade is a relatively new topic that has often …
Trade concerns The CTG reviewed 35 specific trade concerns (STCs), three of which were raised at the Council for the first time. The new trade concerns were: India – Measures that may have Unintended Results Equivalent to Quantitative Restrictions on the …
The EU claims that the measures at issue appear to be inconsistent with various provisions of the WTO's Anti-Dumping Agreement. Further information is available in document WT/DS631/1. What is a request for consultations? The request for consultations …
