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objectives of the conference. He added that since the

UAE was founded, the country has been committed to

supporting international consensus in economic affairs,

which has made it a pivotal trade and business hub,

linking all parts of the world.

Al Zeyoudi also emphasised that the UAE continues to

support the multilateral international trading system,

which is overseen by WTO, as a driver of sustainable

global economic development and a catalyst for growth

that is helping to improve the lives of people around the

world.

Underway until 29th February, the conference features a

number of events, programmes and sessions and aims

to enhance the effectiveness of trade policies. The

Ministerial Conference represents the foremost

decision-making body of the WTO, the international

organisation responsible for regulating and facilitating

global trade. The WTO is the world’s largest economic

organisation, with 164 member states representing over

98 per cent of global trade.

MC13 brings together trade ministers and senior

officials from around the world to review, negotiate and

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