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In partnership with the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and the European Parliament
(EP), the Federal National Council (FNC) will host the Abu Dhabi Session of the
Parliamentary Conference on the World Trade Organisation (PCWTO) at ADNEC on
February 25.

The Conference brings together legislators, who as members of standing and select
committees in their respective parliaments, specialise in international trade and finance.
The principal objective of the Conference is to mobilise parliamentary action in support
of the promotion of global trade that is beneficial for all.

Dr. Al Zeyoudi welcomed members of the Steering Committee, stressing the importance
of the role of parliamentary institutions, in accordance with their legislative jurisdiction, in
supporting the work of governments in implementing the decisions of the ministerial
conference and promoting international cooperation, partnerships and trade agreements
to broader horizons that benefit the peoples of the world.

The participants in the meeting appreciated the UAE's efforts in hosting the conference
and the support it provides at the global level to promote global trade partnerships.

Marwan Obeid Al Muhairi, member of the Steering Committee, and Rapporteur of the
PCWTO, chaired the meeting which was also attended by Martin Chungong, Secretary
General of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU); Bernd Lange, Chair of the Committee
on International Trade, European Parliament, co-Chair of the Parliamentary Conference
on the WTO; representatives of international organisations and states and members of
the committee.

The meeting discussed the outcome document of PCWTO.

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