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24 May 2024
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DDG Ellard urges APEC leaders to help turn MC13 progress into concrete outcomes

Speaking at a meeting of trade ministers of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) in Arequipa, Peru, on 16 May, Deputy Director-General Angela Ellard said APEC’s leadership is indispensable for driving reform within the multilateral trading system. She also called on APEC leaders to play a major role in transforming the progress achieved at the 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) into concrete outcomes.
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Qatar formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies

Qatar deposited its instrument of acceptance of the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies on 22 May. Ambassador Dr Hend Abdalrahman Al-Muftah presented Qatar's instrument of acceptance to Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.

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DDG Ellard calls for more inclusive trade policies at WTO Chairs Programme event in Peru

Delivering a keynote speech at a WTO Chairs Programme event on trade and gender in Lima, Peru, on 16 May, Deputy Director-General Angela Ellard noted the contribution of WTO Chairs to helping governments design evidence-based policies on inclusive trade and women’s economic empowerment. She encouraged the participants to continue their collaboration and innovation to build a future where the benefits of international trade are shared equitably by all. The text of her remarks is below.

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Webinar looks at use of digital technologies to improve supply chain procedures

To explore the evolving landscape of global trade in goods amidst the digital era, the WTO hosted on 17 May the second edition of its webinar series on “Trading Goods in the Digital Era: Improving Import, Export, and Transit Procedures.”

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Trade and Gender Informal Working Group advances work on gender-responsive trade policies

The Informal Working Group (IWG) on Trade and Gender met on 17 May to advance discussions on gender-responsive trade policies in line with the 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) Declaration, which recognized the importance of promoting women’s participation in trade. Members participating in the Group provided updates on their trade and gender initiatives and discussed ways of improving women's participation in international trade.

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