Happy to kick off discussions on MC14 with H.E Ambassador Salomon Eheth of Cameroon. Important to know that work has begun. We shall be there to support you. Diplomatie Cameroun /Cameroon Diplomacy

Received credentials today from H.E Dr C Senthil Pandian Ambassador of India to the WTO. Congratulations and look forward to working together.

Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the TRIPS (Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property) agreement as part of the 30th anniversary celebration of WTO and 80th anniversary of GATT. With World Intellectual Property Organization World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) DG Daren Tang, members of the WTO’s TRIPS…

Very informative exchange at the Informal Group of Acceding Governments chaired by H.E Amb Eldiyor Toshmatov of Uzbekistan. Focused on how to make the accession process more streamlined and efficient including through greater support for capacity building.

A wonderful visit from University of Bolton Professors Celestine Iwendi and Sam Johnson with Doctoral Student Ms Boluwatife Esther Oyesola. Informative discussion on the University of Bolton’s new Center of Intelligence of Things focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how that could…

Enjoying an Ice Cream Social in our beautiful atrium with my wonderful @WTO staff to celebrate our hard work and successes at #MC13 .

Welcoming the co- facilitators for the Proposed UN 2025 World Social Summit Ambassador Omar Hilale of Morocco and Ambassador Philippe Kridelka of Belgium. Exchanging views on the role of trade in facilitating social development.

Great meeting with the Foreign Affairs Minister of the Republic of Benin H.E Olushegun Adjadi Bakari Olushegun ADJADI BAKARI. Enjoyed your in-depth knowledge of the issues around trade. Great discussion on development of African value chains not only for the continental market but also for…

Congratulations to Tunde Onakoya Tunde Onakoya for breaking the Guinness Book World Record chess playing marathon with the objective of raising money for children’s education across Africa! What a feat and what a laudable objective!

Wrapping up the Spring Meetings with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva. Focusing on the collaborative work between the two teams on subsidies and industrial policy, and a global carbon pricing framework. Reflecting on the coherence mandate of the Bretton Woods Institutions…

At the World Bank’s Development Committee discussing the importance of trade for growth, job creation, poverty reduction and debt sustainability. With Jutta Urpilainen, DSG Amina J Mohammed, Minister Wale Edun Federal Ministry of Finance, Minister Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa -of Bahrain, and…

At the Export-Import Bank Global Business Development Summit in Washington D.C. Discussing investing in diaspora businesses from Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean. Congratulations to Chair Reta Jo Lewis Reta Jo Lewis and partners for a successful conference. With Chair Reta Jo Lewis, Florie Liser,…

Representing the Global Commission on the Economics of Water Global Commission on the Economics of Water at the Forum titled “Tides of Change: Addressing the Investment Gap to Foster Water Security and Climate Resilience” on the sidelines of the Bank-Fund spring meetings in Washington D.C.

At the Institute of International Finance IIF Group of Trustees of the Principles meeting, discussing the role of trade in ensuring growth, and supporting debt service and debt sustainability. With José Viñals Chairman of Standard Chartered engaging in a fireside chat.

At the IMF’ International Monetary and Finance Committee (IMFC) with Ministers of Finance and Central Bank Governors. Discussing the outlook for global growth, including the outlook for global trade, and the downside risks of protectionism and fragmentation. With Christine Lagarde,…

Discussing guarantees for trade and supply chain finance for public sector banks with MIGA. With VP Junaid Kamal Ahmad, Lead Economist Dilip Ratha and the MIGA team.

In Washington D.C. on the side lines of the IMF-World Bank Spring meetings, welcoming the new CEO of the @OneCampaign, Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli. So proud of you!

At the G20 Finance Ministers Meeting in Washington DC. Discussing the reform of the international financial architecture and in particular, pushing the complimentarity and coherence of an open, fair and predictable multilateral trading system to ensure global growth and recovery.…

Reviewing the important collaborative work with the World Bank Group, with President Ajay Banga and his team. Looking at our joint work on transparency of subsidies, digital trade in Africa, services trade and the Bretton Woods Coherence Madate amongst others. Carrot and stick…

Great discussion with Managing Director of the IFC Makhtar Diop Makhtar Diop and his team on trade finance and supply chain finance issues. Including in particular how to make these work better for small and medium scale enterprises in developing countries. Thank you for the…