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2/26/24, 9:58 AM UAE to welcome 175 ministers, senior officials for WTO's 13th Ministerial Conference
Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade and Chair of

the MC13, emphasised the significance of the upcoming conference, stating, "A

robust and inclusive multilateral trading system is essential for fostering economic

growth, creating jobs, and raising living standards. At MC13, ministers and senior

officials worldwide can help ensure that global trade lives up to this promise by

reviewing and refining its rules, confronting issues that prevent the free flow of

goods and services, and supporting the needs of every nation that wishes to benefit

from the multilateral trading system. We look forward to welcoming all the MC13

participants to Abu Dhabi and providing a platform conducive to positive,

collaborative discussions on the future of trade."

Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of ADDED, said, "We look forward to

welcoming the international trade leaders and shapers to tackle the pressing issues

and devise innovative solutions to current and future challenges. Hosting the 13th

Ministerial Conference (MC13) of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) by Abu

Dhabi underlines its credentials as a global hub."

"Trade and the exchange of goods, services, and innovations with the rest of the

world are an integral part of Abu Dhabi's history and modern progress. Fair and free

trade will also be central to our future as we cement our position as a preferred hub

for talents, businesses, investments, and a key node on international supply chains.

As host of MC13, we are offering our support to ensure a successful conference that

enables the global trading system to uplift economies and enrich lives," he added.

Formed in 1995, the WTO is the international body that supervises international

trade rules. Its biannual Ministerial Conference is considered its topmost decision-

making forum, bringing ministers and senior officials from all member states to

review and update regulations shaping the global trading system.

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