"Smaller members such as Saint Lucia represent an important voice in the discussions currently taking place in the organization," DG Azevêdo said. "I welcome Prime Minister Chastanet's engagement and look forward to Saint Lucia's continued active participation in the work of the WTO."

Saint Lucia is a founding member of the WTO and joined the WTO's predecessor, the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), in April 1993