The Union of Comoros has acceded to the World Trade Organization (WTO) following “years of negotiations and reform to meet WTO requirements for membership”.
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| Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) welcomes Comoros into the WTO family in Abu Dhabi, UAE |
This was disclosed by Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO).
She also made known that, Timor-Leste, a country in Asia, has joined the WTO, adding, the WTO now has “166 members”.
In her congratulatory message to Comoros and Timor-Leste, Okonjo-Iweala said: “Comoros and Timor Leste accede to the
@WTO after years of negotiations and reform to meet WTO requirements for membership! A huge Congratulations to President @PR_AZALI of the Union of Comoros and his delegation! As well as President @JoseRamosHorta1 and his delegation! This is the first accession after 8 years and the WTO family is excited. We are now 166 members!”
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