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DG @NOIweala has appointed Jennifer DJ Nordquist of the United States as a new WTO Deputy Director-General. She will replace Angela Ellard, who will step down at the end of August. We’re excited to welcome her to Geneva this October! More: bit.ly/3IMq157

From oceans to plate 🌊 🍽️ Discover how WTO rules play a role across the fisheries value chain.

#ICYMI Argentina formally accepted the Agreement on #FisheriesSubsidies at the General Council meeting on 22 July, bringing the total to 106 members. The finish line is near — just 5 more to go. #WTOFishCount

🤝"The work the trade and customs communities do together is not abstract. It matters at the border, it matters in our economies and it matters in people's lives." The WCO recently had the honour of being addressed by @wto Director General, @NOIweala, at the start of our annual…

At the European Investment Bank in Luxembourg with President @NadiaCalvino in a hybrid meeting with a joint @WTO Secretariat and @EIB team discussing the Investment Facilitation for Development Agreement and a collaborative effort between the WTO and EIB that could support…

🏎️ It takes more than speed to win in Formula 1. It runs on precision, teamwork... and global trade. Swipe through to see how trade works behind the scenes of every #F1 race.

Following a productive General Council Meeting, a wonderful farewell reception for WTO Deputy Director General Angela Ellard, Senior Advisor Amb Eloi Laourou, departing WTO Ambassadors, Deputy Permanent Representatives and Delegates. Thanks to DDG Ellard, Amb Laourou, Their…

Very constructive meeting with H.E. Mr. Tolina Eyob Tekalign, Ethiopia’s State Minister of Finance and Deputy Chief Negotiator for Ethiopia’s Accession and his delegation. Ethiopia is working hard on its Accessions Process but is determined to let substance lead the process. As…

Exciting today to have Argentina deposit its Instrument of Ratification for the Fisheries Subsidies Agreement at the General Council meeting. The 106th member to do so. Leaving us with just 5 more! Thanks to Ambassador Gustavo Lunazzi for his hard work, and to H.E President…

Receiving an important invitation from HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia delivered specially by HE the GC Chair Amb Saqer Abdullah Al Moqbel. Thank you Excellency.

Very useful meeting with HE Amb Philip Fox-Drummond Gough Secretary for Economic and Financial Affairs at Ministry of Foreign Affairs Brazil working on ⁦@wto⁩ Reform. Appreciate the leadership being shown by Brazil in this matter.

Facilitator cites “strong engagement” in initial WTO reform consultations @NOIweala dlvr.it/TM4Rth

Canada contributes CAD 250,000 for food, animal and plant health standards #STDF #WTOsps dlvr.it/TM45NP

At the WTO, decisions are taken by consensus — every member has a say, no matter their size. No objections? The decision moves forward. Here, every voice counts. #TradeLingoTuesday

Argentina formally accepted the Agreement on #FisheriesSubsidies at today's General Council meeting, bringing the total to 106 members. The finish line is near — just 5 more to go. #WTOFishCount

Argentina accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, five remaining for entry into force #fisheriessubsidies @NOIweala dlvr.it/TM3FQg

With the Agreement on #FisheriesSubsidies close to taking effect, learn about the importance of curbing harmful fishing subsidies in 5 numbers.

🐟 #WTOFishCount Update! Today, Argentina formally accepted the WTO Agreement on #FisheriesSubsidies during the General Council meeting. Only 5 more members to go for the Agreement to enter into force!

Happening now: General Council meeting. Members are reviewing 16 agenda items, including the budget, MC14 preparations, recent trade developments, and more. Facilitators on WTO reform and e-commerce will also present their reports to the Council.