New WTO Chairpersons for 2025 Announced Brussels, 18th February 2025
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has elected its new chairpersons for the year 2025. The announcement was made in a press conference held at the WTO headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.
The incoming chairpersons are:
- Chair of the General Council: Ambassador Jane Doe (United States)
- Chair of the Dispute Settlement Body: Dr. John Smith (European Union)
- Chair of the Trade Policy Review Body: Ambassador Maria Garcia (Brazil)
Ambassador Jane Doe is a career diplomat with over two decades of experience in international trade negotiations. She has served in various positions at the US Trade Representative’s Office and the US Mission to the WTO. She is known for her strong negotiating skills and deep understanding of trade issues.
Dr. John Smith is a renowned legal scholar and practitioner in the field of international trade law. He is a professor at the University of London and has served as a member of the WTO Appellate Body. He is widely respected for his expertise and impartiality in dispute settlement matters.
Ambassador Maria Garcia is a seasoned diplomat with extensive experience in trade policy formulation and implementation. She has served as Brazil’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Trade and has represented Brazil in numerous multilateral trade negotiations. She is known for her pragmatism and ability to build consensus.
The newly elected chairpersons will take office on 1st January 2025. They will lead the WTO in its work to promote free and fair trade, resolve trade disputes, and foster global economic cooperation.
In their acceptance speeches, the incoming chairpersons expressed their commitment to strengthening the WTO and advancing the multilateral trading system. They emphasized the importance of addressing current challenges, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the rising tide of protectionism. They also stressed the need to promote inclusiveness and ensure that all WTO members benefit from the benefits of trade.
The appointment of the new chairpersons was welcomed by the WTO Director-General Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. She expressed her confidence in their ability to lead the WTO through a challenging period and deliver on its mission of promoting global trade and economic development.
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