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25 Nov 2025 Latest news

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NEWS ITEM Trade Policy Review: Tunisia The fourth review of the trade policies and practices of Tunisia takes place on 25 and 27 November 2025. The basis for the review is a report by the WTO Secretariat and a report by the Government of Tunisia. News item   ⟶

NEWS ITEM WTO members discuss cotton trade and investment ahead of MC14 Ahead of the WTO’s 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) in Yaoundé, Cameroon, next March, WTO members on 19 November reviewed global cotton market trends and prospects for a ministerial outcome on cotton. They also discussed how to strengthen investment and value addition in the sector. News item   ⟶

NEWS ITEM Members review WTO-wide discussions on technology transfer to developing economies Members of the Working Group on Trade and Transfer of Technology reviewed recent work on technology transfer taking place across various WTO bodies at their meeting on 21 November. The Group also discussed possible areas of focus in the run-up to the 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) in Yaoundé, Cameroon, in March 2026. News item   ⟶

NEWS ITEM DDG Nordquist: Fit-for-purpose WTO can help unlock trade’s full potential Deputy Director-General DJ Nordquist underscored the important role of the WTO in helping unlock India’s full economic potential and supporting the country’s development goals at the 10th Global Economic Summit (GES), organized by the World Trade Center Mumbai and the All India Association of Industries (AIAI) on 21 November. She highlighted the need for a fit-for-purpose WTO capable of delivering tangible benefits for all members, including India, now the world’s fourth largest economy. The full text of her remarks is below. News item   ⟶

NEWS ITEM Trade in Services for Development Conference: Registration closes on 28 November The Trade in Services for Development Conference, co-organized by the WTO Secretariat and the World Bank, will take place on 3-4 December at the WTO headquarters in Geneva. The event is open to trade officials and other interested stakeholders. Registration must be completed by 28 November 2025. News item   ⟶