WASHINGTON – United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai met today with United Arab Emirates Minister of State for Foreign Trade Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, host and Chairperson of the Thirteenth Ministerial Conference (MC13) of the World Trade Organization (WTO).
During the meeting, they discussed priorities for a successful MC13, including fisheries subsidies, agriculture, WTO accessions, and WTO reform, including the dispute settlement system. Ambassador Tai expressed the United States’ commitment to reforming the WTO and creating a more durable multilateral trading system that benefits all Members.
The Ministers agreed to remain in close contact throughout the Ministerial Conference to achieve meaningful outcomes.
In addition, Ambassador Tai thanked Minister Al Zeyoudi for everything that his delegation has done in preparation to host MC13.
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