“Australia’s donation is very welcome. It will help least-developed countries participate fully in the WTO’s Nairobi Ministerial Conference, thus ensuring that global trade negotiations help them meet their development objectives,” said WTO Director-General Roberto Azevêdo.

Australia's Ambassador, Hamish McCormick, said: “Facilitating participation by least-developed countries' in the tenth WTO Ministerial Conference is central to delivering on the promise of the Doha Development Agenda. We are pleased to have been able to contribute towards ensuring that their important voices are heard during this event.”

Since 2002, Australia has donated AUD 23,474,811 (CHF 16,002,175) to WTO trust funds.