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Recent News About World Trade Organization
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Agriculture negotiations chair outlines progress prospects ahead of Ministerial Conference
Ambassador Hussain has been engaging in consultations on various agricultural negotiation topics ahead of the upcoming Ministerial Conference 14 (MC14).
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WTO Chairs Programme expands to Togo with focus on trade knowledge
Le Togo a rejoint le Programme de chaires de l'Organisation mondiale du commerce (OMC), devenant ainsi le septième pays moins avancé à faire partie de cette initiative, après des nations comme le Bénin, le Lesotho et le Rwanda.
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Agricultural committee reviews global food security challenges
Members of the agricultural community recently reviewed farm policies, food security, technology transfer, and transparency issues.
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WTO establishes panels for trade disputes between Canada and China
China and Canada have both submitted requests for the establishment of dispute panels at the World Trade Organization (WTO) concerning trade measures imposed by each country.
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Trade and Environment Week fosters dialogue on pressing global issues
Since its inception in 2019, Trade and Environment Week has become a significant platform for discussing the intersection of trade and environmental issues.
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STDF highlights milestones as it marks two decades of promoting safe trade
The STDF has released its Annual Report for 2024, marking a significant year as it celebrated its 20th anniversary.
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WTO establishes transparency working group and launches mentoring system
The Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Agreement Committee has taken steps to enhance transparency and support for developing countries.
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Bosnia-Herzegovina nears conclusion of WTO accession talks
The ongoing negotiations for Bosnia and Herzegovina's accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO) have advanced, with recent meetings in Geneva bringing the process closer to completion.
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WTO conducts trade policy review for Colombia
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has conducted a Trade Policy Review for Colombia.
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Timor-Leste begins talks for joining Government Procurement Agreement
Timor-Leste has initiated negotiations to join the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA), according to a statement made by Ambassador Antonio Da Conceicao.
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WTO examines proposals impacting least developed countries
At a recent meeting of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Sub-Committee on Least Developed Countries (LDCs), members discussed several proposals related to LDC interests, including graduation, accessions, and the future of the Enhanced Integrated...
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WTO reviews six regional trade agreements; discusses transparency issues
The World Trade Organization (WTO) members recently convened to review six regional trade agreements and discuss issues related to transparency.
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Japan donates CHF 105K for WTO trade capacity-building
Japan has announced a contribution of CHF 105,000 to the World Trade Organization's (WTO) Global Trust Fund.
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Kenya’s Strathmore wins John H. Jackson Moot Court Competition
Strathmore University of Kenya emerged victorious in the John H. Jackson Moot Court Competition held in Geneva, Switzerland.
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Finland pledges EUR 2.5 million towards sustainable trade in least-developed countries
In May, the EIF Steering Committee approved a recommendation from the EIF Taskforce for a third phase of its initiative.
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Uzbekistan aims for WTO membership completion by next ministerial conference
Led by Deputy Prime Minister Jamshid Khodjaev, a high-level delegation from Uzbekistan participated in a Working Party meeting in Geneva, reaffirming their commitment to conclude the country's accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO) by the...
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Council for Trade in Services discusses good regulatory practices
On June 12-13, the Council for Trade in Services held an informal thematic session on good regulatory practices (GRPs) as part of its ongoing efforts to improve services trade.
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Trilateral cooperation webinar opens registration for July session
Registration is now open for the 6th WHO-WIPO-WTO Trilateral Cooperation Technical Webinar, scheduled for July 3 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm (CET/Geneva time).
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Panama joins global effort by accepting WTO fisheries subsidies agreement
Panama has officially accepted the World Trade Organization's (WTO) Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, marking a significant step towards its implementation.
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UN Ocean Conference discusses trade policies for sustainable marine ecosystems
The UN Ocean Conference 2025 commenced with a session co-chaired by Brazil's Minister Marina Silva and Greece's Minister Stavros Papastavrou.