This donation will finance technical assistance programmes and training activities for developing and least developed countries with the aim of enhancing their ability to participate effectively in the WTO negotiations and ensure they fully benefit from the results achieved during these negotiations.

“I welcome Liechtenstein’s contribution that will allow developing countries to expand their markets, find new trading partners and better integrate into the global economy” declared WTO Director General Pascal Lamy.

Liechtenstein’s Ambassador Norbert Frick stated “this donation is a concrete demonstration of Liechtenstein’s continuous support to developing countries in better understanding the WTO rules and with the aim of expanding their trading activities and making trade a tool for growth, development and poverty reduction ”.