World Trade Organization Press Releases

• Published on October 25, 2024 - 17:00 GMT

  Participants in the Netherlands Trainee Programme make study visit to The Hague

  The participants were accompanied on the study trip by Willie Chatsika, Head of the English-speaking Africa Regional Desk in the WTO’s Institute for Training and Technical Cooperation (ITTC). The NTP is a joint initiative of the WTO and the Government of …

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• Published on October 25, 2024 - 17:00 GMT

  DG Okonjo-Iweala: Increasing supply chain finance empowers small businesses to boost trade

  The Director-General noted the substantial work carried out by the WTO-IFC team over the past few years to improve access to supply chain finance, including advancing principles for green trade finance, digitizing trade finance, promoting services provided …

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• Published on October 25, 2024 - 16:12 GMT

  Germany pledges EUR 150,000 to help developing economies meet farm trade standards

  WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala said: “Germany demonstrates once again its commitment to helping developing countries and LDCs maximize the benefits of trade by improving their ability to comply with SPS requirements. This contribution will allow …

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• Published on October 24, 2024 - 17:00 GMT

  Members address digitalization, capacity building at trade facilitation meeting

  In line with the Committee's 2024 theme "Use of Digitalization to Facilitate Trade," five members - China, El Salvador, Georgia, Jamaica, and Japan – shared national experiences with the use of digitalization in the "Single Window for …

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• Published on October 24, 2024 - 16:07 GMT

  WTO advanced trade policy course underway in Geneva

  Case-based learning and practical application of WTO agreements are central to the course,  allowing participants to enhance their analytical and negotiation capacities. Discussions, simulations and case studies also provide participants with hands-on …

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• Published on October 23, 2024 - 21:56 GMT

  Joint report explores scope for coordinated approaches on climate action, carbon pricing, and policy spillovers

  The report was presented on the 23rd of October by the Joint Task Force on Climate Action, Carbon Pricing, and Policy Spillovers, convened by the World Trade Organization and joined by the International Monetary Fund, the Organisation for Economic Co- …

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• Published on October 23, 2024 - 16:57 GMT

  DDG Ellard highlights importance of WTO collaboration with World Customs Organization

  Ladies and gentlemen, good morning. I would like to begin by expressing my sincere thanks to Secretary General Ian Saunders and the World Customs Organization for inviting me to speak with you today. It is an honour to address such a distinguished group of …

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• Published on October 22, 2024 - 15:56 GMT

  Kuwait formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies

  Director-General Okonjo-Iweala said: "I warmly welcome Kuwait's instrument of acceptance of the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies - the seventh received from the Arab region. As a significant importer of marine fish products, Kuwait is making a key …

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• Published on October 22, 2024 - 15:56 GMT

  WTO regional trade policy course underway in Saudi Arabia

  Throughout the course, experts from the WTO Secretariat, regional institutions and King Saud University will share their expertise on tariff schedules, agriculture, trade remedies, services, intellectual property rights, e-commerce and fisheries subsidies, …

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• Published on October 18, 2024 - 17:00 GMT

  WTO hosts event on role of youth in promoting “Trade for Peace” in fragile states

  In his opening remarks, Deputy Director-General Xiangchen Zhang said: “The youth are not just the leaders of tomorrow; they are the change-makers of today.” He stressed the importance of including young voices in decision-making, noting that the WTO's …

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• Published on October 18, 2024 - 17:00 GMT

  Committee on Market Access holds third thematic session on supply chain resilience

  The moderator of the session, Mr Iain Fifer of the United Kingdom, emphasized the critical role of trade data in analyzing and enhancing the resilience of supply chains. He noted the challenges in gathering reliable, timely and relevant data, and …

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• Published on October 18, 2024 - 17:00 GMT

  Small business group advances work programme, focuses on business support organizations

  Thematic discussions: Business support organizations The meeting shed light on the work of business support organizations, such as the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) and the International Trade Centre, in connecting small businesses with partners to help …

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• Published on October 18, 2024 - 17:00 GMT

  DDG Ellard: Global cooperation through a strong WTO vital for economic resilience

  DDG Ellard said that in a world of heightened geopolitical tensions, the WTO is more important than ever as a forum where governments can work across geopolitical fault lines. She emphasized that the WTO provides a unique platform where all its members — …

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• Published on October 18, 2024 - 15:58 GMT

  

  Liechtenstein contributes to EIF Interim Facility to enhance LDC trade capacities

  Discussions are taking place in a taskforce at the WTO on establishing a new multilateral support mechanism for LDCs. Liechtenstein is the sixth donor to the EIF Interim Facility, which was established to maintain momentum in supporting LDCs during the …

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• Published on October 18, 2024 - 15:58 GMT

  

  DG Okonjo-Iweala welcomes President Alar Karis of Estonia to the WTO

  Estonia, a member country of the European Union, marks its 25th anniversary of joining the WTO on 13 November 2024.

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• Published on October 18, 2024 - 15:58 GMT

  Conclusion of joint FES-WTO seminar for journalists from Latin America

  El evento fue inaugurado por la Directora General Adjunta de la OMC, Johanna Hill, que subrayó la importancia de promover el conocimiento y la discusión crítica sobre temas fundamentales para el futuro del comercio mundial, especialmente en un contexto …

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• Published on October 18, 2024 - 15:58 GMT

  

  WTO Secretariat to support trade-focused events at COP29 in Baku

  The Director-General will participate in the World Leaders Climate Action Summit on 12-13 November as well as several high-level events planned at the COP29 Trade and Investment House and other venues. Several publications will also be launched by the …

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• Published on October 17, 2024 - 17:00 GMT

  WTO concludes second phase of advanced workshop on agriculture notifications

  The two-day programme included practical training sessions that complemented the first phase — held in October 2023 — giving participants an overview of the WTO’s agricultural notification requirements. Market access and domestic support notifications were …

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• Published on October 16, 2024 - 16:02 GMT

  

  Burkina Faso formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies

  Director-General Okonjo-Iweala said: “I am delighted that Burkina Faso has formally accepted the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies. As a landlocked, least-developed country, Burkina Faso's commitment underscores the vital role that all WTO members must …

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• Published on October 16, 2024 - 16:02 GMT

  Registration opens for second public hearing in US-Argentina tubular goods dispute

  The meeting is scheduled to start at 9.00 (Geneva time) on 19 November 2024 and may continue until 17.00. It will resume at 9.00 the following day, 20 November. Subject to prior registration as set out below, the meeting can be viewed remotely via …

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