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UAE to welcome 175 ministers, senior

officials for WTO’s 13th Ministerial

Conference

• Thursday, February 22, 2024 6:50 PM
• 3 minutes Reading

ABU DHABI, 22nd February, 2024 (WAM) -- The UAE is gearing up to host the 13th
Ministerial Conference (MC13) of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in Abu Dhabi between
26th and 29th February, 2024.

This pivotal event brings together ministers and senior officials from around the world for
discussions on the rules and regulations governing international trade.

The gathering of 175 Member States, private sector leaders, NGOs, and civil society
representatives will allow the global community to work together toward advancing a more
efficient, sustainable, and inclusive trading system.

Ministerial Conferences are the highest decision-making body of the WTO and serve as
crucial forums for member states to address trade challenges, refine trade rules, and set the
agenda for global trade policy.

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