Tackling global trade challenges – is multilateralism still the answer?

• Date: 22/01/2024, 15:15-16:30
• Location: Hybrid meeting – Sicco Mansholt room, Charlemagne building, Rue de la Loi 170, 1040, Brussels; and Webex
• Web streaming

Meeting details

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How can multilateralism provide an effective answer to ensure trade continues to foster sustainable, inclusive and equitable growth?

What is the impact of geopolitical fragmentation and disruption of supply chains on the global trading system, and how can the WTO help?

European Commission Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis and WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala will discuss the topics with EU civil society ahead of the WTO’s 13th Ministerial Conference in Abu Dhabi in February and take questions from the audience.  

Speakers

Lead speakers

• Valdis Dombrovskis, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission
• Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the WTO

Moderator

• Maria Tadeo – Brussels-based reporter for Bloomberg Television

Agenda

1. Introduction by the moderator.
2. Exchange of views with the lead speakers.
3. Open discussion with stakeholders.

The meeting will take place in the Charlemagne building, Sicco Mansholt room, Rue de la Loi 170 in Brussels. Virtual participation will also be possible.

A Webex access code and password will be sent to registered participants. We would be grateful if participants could launch their WEBEX connection at least 30 minutes in advance of the meeting so that any technical problems can be arranged in time before the meeting.

Participants should confirm their presence by Friday 19/01/2024 12:00 at trade-civilsociety@ec.europa.eu.