Working Party welcomes strong commitment by Timor-Leste to join WTO in 2023

WTO members noted the decisive steps taken by Timor-Leste over the past few months towards concluding…

WTO, WCO publication looks at how new technologies can assist cross-border trade

A joint publication entitled “Study Report on Disruptive Technologies” was launched by WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala…

Public Forum session highlights importance of youth engagement in trade and peacebuilding

A Public Forum session on 30 September entitled “The Missing Peace” looked into how to involve…

Put landmark Fisheries Subsidies Agreement into motion, governments urged at Public Forum

WTO members must seize the opportunity to take a major step forward for ocean sustainability by…

Public Forum explores role of trade in accelerating transition to a green economy

Leading representatives from international organisations, the private sector and academia discussed on 29 September how trade…

With right tools and policies, women can break the glass ceiling in trade — DG Okonjo-Iweala

A high-level session held on Day 3 of the Public Forum showcased the experiences of women…

High-level panel explores the need to leverage technology to promote inclusive growth

New technologies can help businesses play a bigger part in world trade but more needs to…

Chair urges members to find common ground on development negotiations after MC12 impetus

WTO members were urged on 23 September to use the success of the WTO’s 12th Ministerial…

Ambassador Alan Wolff discusses WTO reform in second Chiedu Osakwe memorial lecture

Former WTO Deputy Director-General Alan Wolff was on 26 September the guest speaker of the second…

DG Okonjo-Iweala thanks outgoing Chair, urges members to build on fish subsidies deal

At an informal meeting of the Negotiating Group on Rules on 26 September, WTO members bid…