HE the Minister of Commerce and Industry and Acting Minister of Finance, Ali bin Ahmed al-Kuwari Wednesday met Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), through video conferencing
Qatar's “continuing and dedicated” participation in the World Trade Organisation (WTO) will contribute to the country's economic and social stability, said HE the Minister of Commerce and Industry and Acting Minister of Finance, Ali bin Ahmed al-Kuwari.
Al-Kuwari yesterday met Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, director-general of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), through video conferencing.
Simultaneously, he stated that Qatar will continue to view its trade policy as one of the most important components in accomplishing its economic development goals.
The discussions focused on methods to increase Qatari-WTO co-operation as well as strategies to support and promote it.
During the meeting, al-Kuwari praised the WTO Secretariat's efforts in carrying out Qatar's third trade policy review, and expressed gratitude for the Secretariat's efforts in obtaining positive results through this process and allowing the State of Qatar to continue to meet its commitments.
He noted that Qatar regards the WTO as one of the key pillars of connection and communication with diverse ‘member states’, emphasising the importance of working and cooperating together to keep the organisation as one of the world's key institutions.
During the meeting, the WTO director-general examined the organisation's reform plan.
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala also praised Qatar's position and active involvement in the global multilateral trading system, as well as the precautionary measures adopted by the country in the face of a Covid-19 pandemic.
The director-general also praised Qatar's efforts in the WTO‘s initiatives and contributions, as well as the country's efforts to assist populations in economic and humanitarian problems during the present global crisis.
During the WTO's third review session of Qatar's trade policy, held in Geneva in April, the organisation commended the country's efforts and accomplishments, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said.
Al-Kuwari yesterday met Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, director-general of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), through video conferencing.
Simultaneously, he stated that Qatar will continue to view its trade policy as one of the most important components in accomplishing its economic development goals.
The discussions focused on methods to increase Qatari-WTO co-operation as well as strategies to support and promote it.
During the meeting, al-Kuwari praised the WTO Secretariat's efforts in carrying out Qatar's third trade policy review, and expressed gratitude for the Secretariat's efforts in obtaining positive results through this process and allowing the State of Qatar to continue to meet its commitments.
He noted that Qatar regards the WTO as one of the key pillars of connection and communication with diverse ‘member states’, emphasising the importance of working and cooperating together to keep the organisation as one of the world's key institutions.
During the meeting, the WTO director-general examined the organisation's reform plan.
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala also praised Qatar's position and active involvement in the global multilateral trading system, as well as the precautionary measures adopted by the country in the face of a Covid-19 pandemic.
The director-general also praised Qatar's efforts in the WTO‘s initiatives and contributions, as well as the country's efforts to assist populations in economic and humanitarian problems during the present global crisis.
During the WTO's third review session of Qatar's trade policy, held in Geneva in April, the organisation commended the country's efforts and accomplishments, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said.