SPEECHES — DG ROBERTO AZEVÊDO

DG Azevêdo welcomes constructive engagement of francophone countries in global trading system

Speaking to the Group of Francophone Ambassadors in Geneva on 4 October about preparations for the 11th Ministerial Conference, Director-General Roberto Azevêdo welcomed the constructive engagement of francophone countries in supporting the multilateral trading system and the process leading to the Buenos Aires conference at the end of the year. He said the Francophonie can build strength from its diversity and contribute to consensus building among WTO members.