16 February 2021
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WTO appoints Mrs. Ngo C. Okonjo – Eviala Former Minister of Finance and Nigeria Ministry of Foreign Affairs Is the new director And is the first woman of the line and announces moving forward to push forward many important issues
Mrs. Oramon Subthawitham Director-General, Department of International Trade Negotiations Revealed that on February 15 the past The large CouncilWorld Trade Organization (WTO) or WTO There is a consensus on the appointment of Mrs. Ngozi Okonjo-Eviala (Mrs.Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala) from Nigeria is the new WTO Director-General, the first woman and the first African regional representative to hold a key position on the international trade arena. Which will hold the position from 1 March ’21 – 31 Aug ’08 Or have a term of 4 years
Mrs. Oramon said that Mrs. Ngozi has expertise in economics and development. Have high level work experience in both the public and private sectors. Which Mrs. Ngozi wants to push forward many important issues in the WTO To make progress amid the challenges of the global economy and the COVID-19 crisis, such as finding a solution to a stagnant WTO dispute resolution mechanism, especially by forming members of the appeal organization instead of the vacant position. WTO work reform To be modern and efficient WTO Help members access vaccines and essential products duringCOVID Finding a conclusion to the talks that members want to see results in the WTO Ministerial Meeting The 12th time expected to be held this year, such as the preparation of rulesElectronic commerce Regulations on fisheries subsidies And establishing rules to limit subsidies within agricultural products Focusing on small and medium sized enterprises (MSME) and promoting the role of female MSME etc.
“The new WTO director will help buildConfidence returns to the WTO And drive the WTO negotiation Which has long halt to make further progress This will benefit Thailand that values and wants to see the work of WTO. Able to move forward effectively again “
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