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asymmetries. He noted the unprecedented progress made on the areas of agriculture and fisheries
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at the 13 Ministerial Conference (MC13) of the WTO, which was held in Abu Dhabi in February,
2024, and expressed hope that consensus could be found at MC14 in Cameroon next year.

His Excellency Juma Al Kait said the Working Group is an important opportunity to build
consensus among the global trading community and make the case for open, rules-based trade:
“The United Arab Emirates believes that trade is the main driver of sustainable economic
development, positively impacting investment, industrialization, job creation and innovation. It is
incumbent on us to ensure the global trading system is inclusive and accessible – especially as we
confront a rapidly evolving trading landscape. The G20’s trade priorities for 2025 are fully aligned
with our own foreign trade agenda, and the Ministry of Economy and the Ministry of Investment
will continue to actively contribute to this year’s TIWG sessions to ensure the benefits of trade are
shared equally and equitably.”

The Trade and Investment Working Group, which was held virtually between March 18-20, was
the first to be convened under South Africa’s presidency of the G20. There will be three further
Working Group meetings before the Ministerial Meeting on October 10 in Gqeberha, South
Africa. The G20 Presential Meeting will take place in Johannesburg in November.

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