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Official account of the World Trade Organization. You can also follow @OMC_fr en français and @OMC_es en español.
Geneva, Switzerland
Joined July 2010
In Riyadh, talking to @FortuneMagazine about the predictability and stability that @WTO brings to trade.
“Everybody takes the WTO for granted,” @wto Director-General Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (@NOIweala) said at the #FortuneGlobalForum. “If the organization was not there with these basic rules, those who trade, businessmen and women, know there would be chaos,” she added.
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At the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP), where very positive steps are being taken to safeguard Intellectual Property whilst at the same time supporting SMEs and others towards improved understanding and use. With CEO H.E Dr. Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Al-Swailem and
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In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia with H.E. Minister Faisal Al-Ibrahim, Minister of Economy and Planning. Discussing Saudi Arabia’s plans for growing the economy and the good progress with diversification thus far. With a trade to GDP ratio of 59.7%, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia plans to
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WTO and IMF economists develop new indicator to measure global trade policy dynamics https://t.co/H3tNe1okmO
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Acceding members source of hope for future of trading system – DDG Zhang #WTOaccessions @xiangchen_zhang
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WTO issues compliance ruling regarding Colombian duties on frozen fries #TradeDisputes
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Forum highlights important role of Central Asian economies in shaping future of trade @NOIweala
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DDG Zhang urges deeper digitalization of border crossing procedures to boost LLDC trade #LDC @xiangchen_zhang
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DG Okonjo-Iweala welcomes President Chapo of Mozambique to the WTO @NOIweala
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China initiates dispute regarding Indian measures on batteries, auto parts and e-vehicles #TradeDisputes
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WTO members discuss ways to facilitate trade amid diverse carbon-emission measures https://t.co/0O0H9eN9aP
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Geneva Peace Week event spotlights role of trade in promoting dialogue, peacebuilding #WTOaccessions
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What role can digital tools like AI play in helping keep food, animals and plants safe at the border? Join the #WTOSPS Committee on 3 Nov (15h CET) and 4 Nov (10h CET) to explore science-based SPS import controls for safe trade. More: https://t.co/GF8JhVUiAp
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In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia with H.E Minister Majid Al-Kassabi - Minister of Commerce, going over the imperatives for and details of WTO reform. An important element for reflection of GCC ministers. @malkassabi
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Live at 4:15 PM AST (2:15 PM Geneva time): Join DG @NOIweala at the @FortuneMagazine's #FortuneGlobalForum for a conversation on how the WTO can stay effective amid shifting global trade dynamics and rapid digital transformation. Watch here:
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Top executives from the Fortune Global 500 and beyond are convening in Riyadh. Watch their discussions live Oct. 26-27.
The #FortuneGlobalForum continues today in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 🎉 We'll hear from: ➡️ Bridgewater Associates Founder @RayDalio ➡️ @Delta CEO Ed Bastian ➡️ Chancellor of the Exchequer @RachelReevesMP ➡️ @dbsbank CEO Tan Su Shan ➡️ 2025 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate @MariaCorinaYA
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Standards are what build trust in trade and the WTO is home to agreements that support transparency and interoperability of product standards in health, hygiene as well as technical barriers to trade. The @isostandards is a great partner in a this work. At a working lunch with
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ICYMI: On 21 October, DG @NOIweala spoke with President @daniel_chapo24 at the WTO about Mozambique’s economic outlook and its potential to diversify its mineral-rich economy, underscoring the importance of the multilateral trading system.
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ICYMI: AI product surge & frontloading boosted 2025 goods trade so far, but impact of tariffs & cooling global economy likely to set in next year. Goods trade growth forecast raised to 2.4% in 2025 but cut to 0.5% in 2026. Read more: https://t.co/TT9uaxsb7C
#GlobalTradeOutlook
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