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Published on December 13, 2024 - 17:00 GMT

11th Trilateral Technical Symposium — Strengthening Manufacturing Capacities to Respond to the Non-Communicable Diseases Burden

Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, Good morning, and welcome to this 11th Trilateral Symposium, jointly organized by the World Health Organization, the World Intellectual Property Organization and the WTO. I'm happy and grateful that my colleagues …

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Published on December 13, 2024 - 17:00 GMT

WTO advanced course on trade and environment concludes in Geneva

The course provided participants with advanced knowledge and practical tools to understand the role of trade in supporting sustainable development. The programme included interactive lectures, group exercises, debates and simulations. Participants also …

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Published on December 13, 2024 - 14:04 GMT

Members welcome results of Customs Notification Workshop, conclude PSI Agreement review

The Chair updated members on the current notification status regarding customs valuation legislation. Under Article 22 of the Customs Valuation Agreement and the Decision on “Notification and circulation of national legislation in accordance with Article …

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Published on December 13, 2024 - 14:04 GMT

DG Okonjo-Iweala: “Essential to adopt a fresh approach” in ongoing WTO negotiations

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 …

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Published on December 12, 2024 - 17:00 GMT

Programme on subsidies notifications for government officials completes first phase

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 …

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Published on December 11, 2024 - 17:06 GMT

WTO report shows increase in trade restrictions against backdrop of unilateral policies

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 …

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Published on December 11, 2024 - 17:06 GMT

Fish Fund Steering Committee endorses 2025 budget and workplan, readies call for proposals

"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 …

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Published on December 11, 2024 - 17:06 GMT

Formal TPRB meeting — WTO trade monitoring report

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 …

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Published on December 10, 2024 - 17:00 GMT

Digitalization takes centre stage in MSME Group discussions

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 …

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Published on December 9, 2024 - 20:42 GMT

DDG Paugam: Trade is key to food and nutrition security

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 …

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Published on December 9, 2024 - 15:14 GMT

Goods barometer shows moderate trade growth as policy uncertainty looms

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 …

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Published on December 6, 2024 - 20:00 GMT

Jordan launches safeguard investigation on safety and protective footwear

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: [ …

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Published on December 6, 2024 - 17:00 GMT

Members discuss harnessing benefits of fast-growing services trade for their economies

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 …

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Published on December 6, 2024 - 17:00 GMT

Uzbekistan advances WTO accession negotiations, reaffirms commitment to conclude by 2026

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 …

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Published on December 6, 2024 - 17:00 GMT

Regional WTO SPS workshop for French-speaking Africa concludes in Rabat

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 …

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Published on December 5, 2024 - 17:12 GMT

Members take stock of sustainability discussions, consider objectives for MC14

"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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Published on December 5, 2024 - 17:12 GMT

WTO issues panel report regarding agricultural import measures in Panama

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Published on December 5, 2024 - 17:00 GMT

DDG Zhang underscores success of three key WTO technical assistance programmes in 2024

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 …

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Published on December 4, 2024 - 17:00 GMT

Chair urges WTO members to forge a new path for agriculture talks

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 …

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Published on December 3, 2024 - 17:00 GMT

Trade concerns centre of focus at Goods Council meeting

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 …

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