WTO Chairpersons for 2025 Announced
Geneva, 18 February 2025 – The World Trade Organization (WTO) today announced the appointment of its chairpersons for 2025.
General Council Chairperson
Ambassador María Fernanda Espinosa Garcés of Ecuador has been appointed as the Chairperson of the General Council for 2025. Ambassador Garcés has served as Ecuador’s Minister of Foreign Affairs since 2018 and has extensive experience in international negotiations, including trade and sustainable development.
Dispute Settlement Body Chairperson
Professor Sungjoon Kang of the Republic of Korea has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) for 2025. Professor Kang is a renowned expert in international trade law and has served as a member of the DSB panel in several disputes.
Trade Policy Review Body Chairperson
Ambassador André Sharma of India has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Trade Policy Review Body (TPRB) for 2025. Ambassador Sharma has held various senior positions in India’s Ministry of Commerce and has represented India in numerous international trade negotiations.
Committee on Trade and Environment Chairperson
Ambassador Franziska Humbert of Switzerland has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Committee on Trade and Environment (CTE) for 2025. Ambassador Humbert has led Switzerland’s efforts to promote sustainable trade practices and has played an active role in the negotiations on environmental goods and services.
Committee on Trade and Development Chairperson
Ambassador Luis Manuel Piantini Munnigh of the Dominican Republic has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Committee on Trade and Development (CTD) for 2025. Ambassador Piantini has served as the Dominican Republic’s Permanent Representative to the WTO since 2020 and has a deep understanding of the challenges faced by developing countries in international trade.
The chairpersons will play a crucial role in leading the WTO’s work and guiding the discussions on key trade issues in 2025. They will be responsible for ensuring transparency, consensus-building, and effective decision-making within their respective bodies.
WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala welcomed the appointment of the chairpersons, saying, “I am confident that their leadership and expertise will contribute to a productive and successful year for the WTO.”
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