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Items proposed for consideration at the next meeting of Dispute Settlement Body

Webinar stresses potential of services trade to boost growth in Latin America, Caribbean

Members discuss proposals to reinvigorate technology transfer discussions

New facilitator details next steps for dispute settlement reform talks after consultations

Trade data reveal changing patterns in electric vehicles market

Mauritius formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies

Lao PDR formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies

WTO to open its doors to the public on 9 June

Members discuss progress on WTO-FIFA cotton initiative, trade trends, World Cotton Day

DG Okonjo-Iweala concludes high-level visit to three Latin American countries

Cambodia formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies

Committee on Market Access hosts second thematic session on supply chain resilience

Workshop on WTO Government Procurement Agreement concludes in Geneva

WTO and ADB strengthen collaboration for sustainable economic growth

Goods Council takes stock of progress to improve its functioning, advance WTO reform

Aid for Trade Global Review to discuss trade mainstreaming, food security, connectivity

Preparations for upcoming 2024 Global Review of Aid for Trade intensify

Members review reforms to facilitate participation in rules of origin work

Members welcome appointment of facilitator for WTO dispute settlement reform talks

Members discuss future pandemics preparedness, way forward on TRIPS implementation review

WTO workshop takes stock of incentives for technology transfer under TRIPS Agreement

E-commerce negotiators finalize “technical discussions” and outline next steps

High-level dialogue marks 30 years of TRIPS Agreement

Energy transition at centre of discussions in environment committee and thematic session

South Africa initiates second dispute complaint regarding EU citrus fruit measures

Thirty years of trade growth and poverty reduction

Members review anti-dumping actions and regulations at first biannual meeting of 2024

Transparency concerns remain at centre during discussions at SCM Committee meeting

Trade Policy Review: Morocco

Working Party reviews new notifications and hears calls for greater transparency

WTO issues panel report regarding Chinese duties on Australian wine

WTO, FIFA take steps to advance cotton initiative unveiled at MC13

Trade and Gender course supports officials in skills enhancement, experience-sharing

WTO members hold focused discussions on harnessing digitalization to facilitate trade

Committee adopts recommendations to support vulnerable members in tackling food insecurity

WTO introductory course for government officials from LDCs begins in Geneva

Fresh thinking needed to move agriculture talks forward, says Chair

DG Okonjo-Iweala marks 30th anniversary of the Marrakesh Agreement

Applications open for WTO Advanced Course on Analyzing Trade in Services

Trade growth likely to pick up in 2024 in spite of challenging environment

Plastics Dialogue discusses work plan for implementing MC13 statement, welcomes expansion

WTO launches new e-Learning series on digital trade opportunities for developing economies

New Global Services Trade Data Hub offers extensive, tailored access to WTO data

New ideas tabled to advance work of information technology committee

Members discuss ways to boost developing economies’ participation in global trading system

UK gives GBP 673,000 to foster sustainable development in LDCs via EIF Interim Facility

WTO forecasts rebound in global trade but warns of downside risks

Türkiye launches safeguard investigation on ethyl acetate

WTO members review six regional trade agreements

WTO launches online registration for 2024 Public Forum, call for proposals

Australia and China announce mutually agreed solution in dispute over wine duties

China initiates dispute regarding US tax credits for electric vehicles, renewable energy

Members discuss digital and remittance services, MC13 follow-up in Services Week

Members agree on timetable for market access thematic sessions, discuss trade concerns

Over 60 students participate in 2024 edition of Model WTO

WTO and EIF host discussion on trade policy and women’s economic empowerment

Applications open for WTO Regional Workshop on Trade and Public Health

WTO panel issues report regarding Australian duties on certain Chinese goods

WTO members examine ways to support smooth transition after graduation from LDC status

Canada gives CAD 250,000 to boost safe food exports from developing economies

WTO chairpersons for 2024

Members make progress with SPS Agreement Sixth Review, discuss trade concerns

Applications open for WIPO-WTO Executive Programme on Intellectual Property Issues

DG Okonjo-Iweala lauds MC13 work, urges members to swiftly complete unfinished business

India, US announce mutually agreed solution in dispute over agricultural import measures

Talks on Costa Rica’s accession to government procurement agreement intensify

STDF promotes safe trade for development in Africa on International Francophonie Day

Working group on small business discusses way forward post MC13, welcomes 99th member

Members supporting Investment Facilitation for Development Agreement discuss next steps

Chair briefs members on consultations regarding post-MC13 dispute settlement reform work

Applications open for WTO Advanced Course on Economic Analysis of Trade Policy

Russia formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies

Trade Policy Review: Angola

Advanced course on trade in services concludes at the WTO

Co-convenors mark recent round of e-commerce negotiations an important milestone

DDG Zhang welcomes 2024 FIMIP and NTP cohorts to the WTO Secretariat

DDG Ellard and fisheries subsidies negotiations chair share next steps at World Ocean Summit

The United States launches safeguard investigation on fine denier polyester staple fiber

Goods barometer continues to signal weak upward momentum in trade

DDG Hill: Digital and services trade foster socio-economic inclusion of women

WTO launches call for candidates for 2025 Young Professionals Programme

EU contributed EUR 75,000 for LDC participation in MC13

Japan gives EUR 115,000 to support trade-related capacity-building in developing economies

Trade and gender co-chairs discuss post-MC13 work, launch prize for gender equality in trade

Trade, sustainability and climate: What is at stake 30 years after WTO’s creation?

WTO panel issues report regarding EU measures affecting palm oil, palm crop-based biofuels

DDG Ellard gives debrief on key outcomes from MC13 and path forward

Applications open for WTO Advanced Global Workshop on government procurement

South Africa Launches Safeguard Investigation on Certain flat-rolled products of Iron, Non-alloy Steel, or Other Alloy Steel

MC13 ends with decisions on dispute reform, development; commitment to continue ongoing talks

South Africa formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies

EU gives EUR 1 million to support trade know-how in developing economies and LDCs

MC13 closing speech — Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

WTO 13th Ministerial Conference extended by one day to facilitate outcomes

UAE gives CHF 240,000 to support least-developed countries’ participation in MC13

DG Okonjo-Iweala encourages members to close remaining gaps to secure outcomes at MC13

DG Okonjo-Iweala to business: Your engagement and support are crucial

Sweden gives SEK 27 million to support trade growth in LDCs through EIF Facility

WTO members seek convergence on fisheries subsidies and agriculture at MC13

WTO members working on fossil fuel subsidy reform unveil plan to ramp up efforts

Members of three environmental initiatives share plans for next phase of work at MC13

Philippines formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies

DG Okonjo-Iweala meets with Civil Society Advisory Group on sidelines of MC13

The MC13 opening ceremony

Ministers approve WTO membership of Comoros and Timor-Leste at MC13

Wave of acceptances of Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies at MC13 advances entry into force

Members urged to keep reinvigorating the WTO to deliver benefits for people through trade

DG Okonjo-Iweala urges trade ministers’ coalition to boost climate action through the WTO

China Round Table looks at Arab perspectives on WTO accession

Three-quarters of members mark finalization of IFD Agreement, request incorporation into WTO

WTO, ITC launch USD 50 million global fund for women exporters in the digital economy

Iceland gives CHF 20,000 to support LDCs’ participation in MC13

DG welcomes Abu Dhabi Parliamentary Conference on WTO, urges parliamentarians to support a successful MC13

United Kingdom gives CHF 33,000 to support LDCs’ participation in MC13

Morocco launches safeguard investigation on coated fiberboard

Haiti formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies

WTO panel issues ruling on US compliance with Spanish olive duties ruling

Korea gives CHF 260,000 to bolster developing countries’ trade expertise

Applications now open for WTO Training Course on Trade and Gender

DDG Hill emphasizes role of trade in fostering access to digital finance

Agriculture negotiations chair circulates revised text, aiming for outcome at MC13

Fisheries subsidies chair circulates draft text to ministers as basis for MC13 negotiations

Norway boosts global trade and food safety with NOK 16 million contribution to the STDF

DG Okonjo-Iweala on MC13: “We are going to get it done”

New edition of “WTO Ministerial Conferences: Key Outcomes” publication now available

Barbados, Dominica, Senegal, Uruguay formally accept Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies

TRIPS Council finalizes preparations for MC13

DDG Ellard stresses importance of securing substantive outcomes at MC13

Norway pledges NOK 20 million to support sustainable economic growth in LDCs through EIF

Indonesia initiates WTO dispute complaint against EU duties on imports of fatty acids

Finland gives EUR 1.2 million to improve developing economies’ participation in world trade

DG Okonjo-Iweala underlines the need to deliver on trade and development at MC13

Participants in IFD Agreement agree on objectives for MC13

Aid-for-Trade Global Review 2024 to look at mainstreaming trade into development strategies

E-commerce negotiators engage in first review of Chair’s text

DG Okonjo-Iweala welcomes new cohort of WTO Young Professionals

Remarks by Ms Samah Issa Al Rawahi, representative of the 2024 Young Professionals cohort

WTO issues call for papers for 2024 Essay Award for Young Economists

Fish Fund Steering Committee holds inaugural meeting

Türkiye appeals WTO dispute panel report regarding Turkish duties on certain US goods

Chair introduces draft text for agriculture negotiations in run-up to MC13

WTO Advanced Trade Policy Course underway in Geneva

Items proposed for consideration at the next meeting of Dispute Settlement Body

Plastics Pollution Dialogue finalizes text for MC13 Ministerial Statement

Cabo Verde formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies

Members updated on progress in dispute settlement reform talks in run-up to MC13

Austria gives EUR 200,000 to help boost developing economies’ trade expertise

Members make progress on trade and environmental sustainability outcomes for MC13

Portugal donates EUR 50,000 to WTO Fisheries Funding Mechanism

Deadline for MC13 media accreditation extended to 9 February

DDG Hill stresses importance of IFD Agreement to foster sustainable development

Surge in wheat shipments bypassing Suez Canal, WTO Wheat Dashboard finds

Germany gives EUR 1.95 million to boost safe food trade

DDG Ellard highlights members’ negotiating priorities and WTO reform issues ahead of MC13

Türkiye launches two safeguard investigations: on “knitted or crocheted fabrics” and on “other paper and cardboard”

Agriculture negotiations enter final straight as MC13 approaches

DDG Hill emphasizes importance of services trade and e-commerce at seminar on the WTO

Working Party Chair visits Baghdad to hold high-level consultations on Iraq’s accession

At start of “Fish Month”, WTO members endorse draft text as basis for work towards MC13

Members endorse Timor-Leste’s WTO accession package, ready for formal adoption in Abu Dhabi

High demand for energy-related critical minerals creates supply chain pressures

Comoros WTO accession package ready for formal adoption at MC13

Madagascar launches safeguard investigation on polypropylene woven sheaths and bags

Fisheries subsidies chair circulates new text in “final push” to reach agreement at MC13

WTO dispute panel issues report regarding duties imposed by Türkiye on US products

DG Okonjo-Iweala bids farewell to the 2023 cohort of WTO Young Professionals

G20 trade policy direction becoming more restrictive amid continued slow trade growth

Members told “finish line within reach” in dispute settlement reform talks

MC13 Chair briefs members on ministerial preparations; members approve budget increase

New WTO information note reveals changing pattern in Africa’s trade in intermediate goods

Digital trade is key to boosting growth in developing economies

Regional Trade and Public Health Workshop in Kuwait confirms value of collaborative work

India appeals second panel report in dispute regarding Indian tech tariffs

President of Senegal: Equality and inclusion should remain at the heart of the WTO agenda

WTO, IFC co-publication highlights need to boost trade finance in Mekong region

The Gambia, UK formally accept Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies; UK pledges to the Fund

WTO members congratulate Bhutan on graduating from LDC status

General Council elects Vice Chairs for 13th Ministerial Conference

DG Okonjo-Iweala: It’s time to “dramatize” Geneva to deliver concrete outcomes for MC13

Chile formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies

DDG Paugam: WTO rules help to combat illegal food trade

Chair cites “clear desire” of ministers to deliver outcomes at MC13

Trade Policy Review: Chile

IRENA-WTO report highlights role of trade in developing green hydrogen markets

WTO members discuss proposals on work programme on e-commerce

WTO monitoring shows export restrictions persist even as trade-facilitating trend continues

Trade Policy Review Body — WTO Trade Monitoring Report

Report explores opportunities and challenges for developing economies from digital trade

Trade Policy Review: Hong Kong, China

DDG Paugam announces more support for Steel Standards Principles, follow-up at COP29

At “eWeek”, DDG Ellard emphasizes the importance of digital trade for development

WTO, IICA to deepen cooperation on farm trade, food security in Latin America and Caribbean

Fisheries subsidies chair opens final “Fish Week” of 2023 for crucial MC13 groundwork

DG Okonjo-Iweala: We need to use every weapon in our arsenal to fight the climate crisis

Training course on WTO rules in accession negotiations opens in Geneva

Trade negotiations have key role in addressing food security, climate change: DDG Paugam

DDG Paugam: Fight against climate change can also bring trade opportunities for LDCs

WTO Secretariat launches trade policy toolkit at COP28 to support action on climate goals

Heads of WTO, FAO sign agreement to boost cooperation on trade, food and climate change

WTO concludes training programme in the Seychelles

Members agree on draft MC13 decision on small economies’ integration into trading system

Director-General welcomes Steel Standards Principles for decarbonization, launched at COP28

E-commerce co-convenors set out roadmap for concluding negotiations in early 2024

WTO members review farm policies, discuss food security, technology transfer

Mini-ministerial on agriculture seeks political guidance for negotiators ahead of MC13

Members consider seven regional trade agreements, discuss improvements to Committee’s work

Goods barometer shows trade volumes returning to trend amid high uncertainty

Dispute panel established to review EU duties on imports of biodiesel from Indonesia

Report highlights committee work on preferential rules of origin for least developed countries

Liechtenstein donates CHF 40,000 to WTO Fisheries Funding Mechanism

Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform meeting advances work in lead-up to MC13

Members discuss ways for developing economies to benefit more fully from global trade

Plastics Pollution Dialogue makes further headway on draft MC13 statement

EU donates EUR 1 million to WTO Fisheries Funding Mechanism

Agriculture negotiations intensify ahead of mini-ministerial meeting

Trade Policy Review: Albania

Committee on Market Access holds first thematic session on supply chain resilience

Intermediate goods exports continue to fall in second quarter of 2023

Members advance discussion on addressing challenges in implementing SPS Agreement

Committee agrees to Brazil’s terms of accession to Civil Aircraft Agreement

The United States extends its strategic partnership with the STDF until 2028

Norway donates NOK 9 million to WTO Fisheries Funding Mechanism

Report finds strong expansion of global value chains but warns of increased vulnerability

WTO members examine proposals to deepen discussions on trade and environment

Uzbekistan injects renewed momentum into WTO accession process

DDG Ellard calls for APEC leadership in reforming the WTO, delivering at MC13

Media accreditation for 13th Ministerial Conference is now open

Members agree on changes to improve the functioning of the Customs Valuation Committee

Youth Trade Summit emphasizes contribution of youth to the trade and gender debate

Mainstreaming trade key to supporting development, say WTO members

WTO-WIPO colloquium for intellectual property teachers opens in Geneva

Spain donates EUR 2 million to WTO Fisheries Funding Mechanism

Trade Policy Review: Türkiye

DG and fisheries subsidies chair urge members to bridge differences before year-end

Members discuss product safety in e-commerce, use of digital tools, air 65 trade concerns

Parties to government procurement pact welcome new party, new acceding country

WTO to highlight role of trade policy for climate action at COP28 in Dubai

Türkiye launches safeguard investigation on wire rods

Timely food market information is key amid crises, agriculture group says

WTO members address trade and development dimension of cotton, potential MC13 outcome

WTO launches new online course on trade and sustainable waste management

Trade Policy Review: Chinese Taipei

2023 edition of WTO Trade and Public Health Workshop begins in Geneva

US gives USD 600,000 to support trade-related capacity-building in developing economies

WTO training course on trade and gender for Geneva-based delegates concludes

Exploring new pathways for LDC integration into global trade

DDG Zhang calls on LDCs to explore ways of boosting agriculture and services trade

DG Okonjo-Iweala: “Our work is cut out for us” on achieving concrete MC13 outcomes

Seminar for journalists from Latin America concludes in Bogotá

New Import Licensing Notification Portal now available

Indonesia launches four safeguard investigations

Working group on food security moves closer to finalizing report and recommendations

WTO issues new edition of Trade Profiles

Members to continue dialogue on extending TRIPS Decision to therapeutics and diagnostics

WTO Regional Trade Policy Course begins in Lomé

Transparency concerns highlighted during discussions at subsidies committee meeting

E-commerce co-convenors: “We must lock in the credible package that we have in our hands”

Items proposed for consideration at the next meeting of Dispute Settlement Body

Committee reviews latest member notifications on anti-dumping actions, legislation

DDG Ellard: Africa shows admirable leadership in achieving development objectives

WTO panel to review US anti-dumping duties on tubes and pipes from Argentina

Madagascar launches safeguard investigation on diapers and sanitary napkins

WTO and partner organizations unveil Trade House pavilion for UN COP28 climate summit

Reminder: NGO accreditation for Abu Dhabi Ministerial Conference closes on 24 November

Safeguards Committee reviews latest notifications, improvements in committee functions

Trade Policy Review: Southern African Customs Union

Senior Officials Meeting paves way for progress on deliverables at MC13

Fiji formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies

Surge of formal acceptances of Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies — entry into force closer

China commits USD 450,000 to support WTO accession and least-developed countries

WTO members reach deal to support least-developed countries on path to graduation

Agriculture negotiators discuss new proposals submitted by WTO members

Trade in wine and vine products on the rise

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