In her remarks to the Opening Session of MC14 , DG Okonjo-Iweala acknowledged that the 26-29 March gathering was taking place at a difficult moment for world commerce and the multilateral trading system.“The WTO, as we know, is also not without its problems. That might be the understatement of the century. That is why we are all here. But the WTO also offers avenues for members to achieve greater economic dynamism and prosperity, anchored in renewed cooperation and trust. I am full of hope for what we can achieve here for the WTO of the future – to use this unique opportunity to lay the foundations for a reformed and reinvigorated institution.”Read More