“The MC13 Ministerial Statement and its associated work programme has set out a clear direction for the work of the initiative under its three pillars and related action steps,” Ambassador Clare Kelly of New Zealand, coordinator of the FFSR initiative, …
“Illicit Trade in Food and Food Fraud” brings together contributions from experts in international organizations, non-governmental organizations, the private sector and the WTO Secretariat, who underline the detrimental impact of illicit food trade on food …
CTG Subsidiary Body Chair Committee on Agriculture Ms Anna LEUNG (Hong Kong, China) Committee on Anti-dumping Practices Mr Mohamed Zouhair TAOUS (Tunisia) Committee on Customs Valuation Mr Sergio PRIETO LÓPEZ (Spain) Committee on Import Licensing Ms Tyesha …
Focusing on how women's empowerment drives innovation and how trade can support this process, the Congress — the only international research conference on trade and gender — will provide researchers and policymakers with a platform for in-depth …
DS600: European Union and certain Member states — Certain measures concerning palm oil and oil palm crop-based biofuels The European Union said it intends to implement the panel ruling in DS600, which was formally adopted by the DSB on 26 April. The EU …
A total of 72 economies — comprising 70 WTO members and two acceding members (Timor-Leste and Comoros) — are committed to implementing the new disciplines. Ecuador is the latest WTO member to have confirmed its commitment, requesting to become a …
Under WTO rules, members are required to notify developments in national laws and regulations on customs valuation and a checklist of issues regarding their legislation. They are also required to notify on the implementation of the Decision on Interest …
The Chair of the Committee, Mr. Kjetil Tysdal of Norway, facilitated the discussions. Updates on agriculture market developments, food security Members heard updates from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the World Bank, the World Food …
Mr. Jamshid Khodjaev, Deputy Prime Minister of Uzbekistan and Chair of the Inter-Agency Commission on WTO Accession, led the delegation, which also included Mr. Azizbek Urunov, Special Representative of the President on WTO issues and Chief Negotiator for …
Speaking in her role as Chair of the WTO's Trade Negotiations Committee, DG Okonjo-Iweala said consultations she has held with members and groups of members since the last General Council meeting in March to hear their thoughts on moving forward post- …
In a video message at the opening session, WTO Deputy Director-General Xiangchen Zhang said that the course would provide participants with an opportunity to discuss ways of strengthening the multilateral trading system and to learn about other topical …
Director-General Okonjo-Iweala said: “I am delighted that Qatar has formally accepted the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies. By taking this step, Qatar has shown its support for sustainable fisheries and combatting illegal fishing in the Gulf region. Qatar …
Mr Tharnpanich urged all delegations to utilize the Portal for their notifications relating to the Import Licensing Agreement. He underlined that all notifications submitted via the Portal are incorporated into a database, enhancing transparency and …
The webinar highlighted that while services trade has become the most dynamic component of global trade over recent years, Latin American and Caribbean economies are still to fully harness its economic benefits. Entitled "Trade in Services for …
The IWG Co-Chairs — Cabo Verde, El Salvador and the United Kingdom — made a series of proposals to move forward the Group's work, in line with the MC13 Ministerial Declaration (WT/MIN(24)/W/12/Rev.1). Some of the proposals related to the Compendium of …
The event brought together industry experts from the private sector to delve into the potential of digital technologies to transform supply chain procedures. Roy Santana, Senior Counsellor at the WTO's Market Access Division, moderated the session, …
DDG Ellard noted that WTO members adopted several important decisions at MC13, particularly in relation to development. They also achieved significant progress in several other areas, including fisheries subsidies, dispute settlement reform and agriculture …
Ladies and gentlemen, It is such a pleasure to be part of this gathering in Lima, a city close to my heart, renowned for its vibrant culture, storied past, and culinary delights. I find it fitting that we convene here to delve into the imperative of …
Alejandro Roca Campaña from WIPO reiterated his organization's readiness to deepen its partnership with the WTO and leverage its expertise in IP innovation to contribute to the discussions on technology transfer. Members supported WIPO's request …
Ambassador Dwarka-Canabady, whose appointment by members as facilitator was announced by the General Council Chair on 18 April, said she spoke to 34 delegations and group coordinators, which in total represent more than two-thirds of the membership, on how …
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