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NEW DELHI, Nov 27: The World Trade Organization (PTI) has postponed the ministerial level meet, scheduled from November 30 in Geneva, for an indefinite period due to an outbreak of a particularly transmissible strain of the COVID-19 virus. According to a WTO statement, no date has been set for the rescheduling of the 12th Ministerial Conference (MC). The announcement of travel restrictions and quarantine requirements in Switzerland and many other European countries led to the General Council Chair Ambassador. Dacio […]

DDG Ellard encourages OACPS members to intensify efforts to bridge gaps in run-up to MC12 —

He expressed delight at the fact that her election was by consensus of the General Council of the WTO, thereby making Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala “the first woman and first African to occupy the of Director-General of the Organisation.” “I am of the firm conviction that you are eminently qualified to lead the organisation in these momentous times, and I assure you of the full support of the Government of Ghana in your new role,” President Akufo-Addo added. The President, in the letter, sent a congratulatory message to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeri...

By Caribbean News Global TORONTO, Ontario - Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was chosen as seventh director-general of the World Trade Organization (WTO) on February 15, by consensus of the General Council of the Organization. Dr Okonjo-Iweala will become the first woman and the first African to be chosen as director-general when she assumes office on March 1, 2021. Her term, renewable, will expire on August 31, 2025. "This is a very significant moment for the WTO. On behalf of the General Council, I extend our warmest congratulations to Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on her appointment as the WTO's next dire...

“This is a very significant moment for the WTO. On behalf of the General Council, I extend our warmest congratulations to Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on her appointment as the WTO’s next Director-General and formally welcome her to this General Council meeting,” said General Council Chair David Walker of New Zealand who, together with co-facilitators Amb. Dacio Castillo (Honduras) and Amb. Harald Aspelund (Iceland) led the nine-month DG selection process. “Dr Ngozi, on behalf of all members I wish to sincerely thank you for your graciousness in these exceptional months, and...