Members highlight progress in sustainability discussions, discuss MC14 objectives
WTO members participating in the Trade and Environmental Sustainability Structured Discussions (TESSD) met on 18...
UK gives CHF 850,000 to boost developing economies’ capacity to negotiate trade deals
The WTO Global Trust Fund has received a contribution of GBP 750,000 (just over CHF...
Members call for reinvigorated work on technology transfer, elect new Chair
Members discussed how to reinvigorate work on technology transfer to developing economies and elected Ambassador...
Merchandise trade posts strong growth in Q1 ahead of tariff hikes
The volume of world merchandise trade rose 3.6% quarter-on-quarter and 5.3% year-on-year in the first...
DG Okonjo-Iweala: “More than ever all eyes are on us”
“The world is looking to the WTO to respond to issues that impact lives, livelihoods...
Zambia formally accepts WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies
On 14 July, WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala received Zambia’s instrument of acceptance of the Agreement...
DG thanks 2024 Young Trade Leaders, group issues report on youth attitudes to trade
Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala thanked the 2024 cohort of WTO Young Trade Leaders for their outstanding...
Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform initiative steps up experience-sharing, reviews subsidy impacts
At a meeting on 11 July, the Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform (FFSR) initiative deepened exchanges...
Democratic Republic of the Congo formally accepts WTO Agreements on Fisheries Subsidies, Trade Facilitation
On 11 July, WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala received the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s instrument...