The General Council of the World Trade Organization (WTO), held in Geneva on 24 and 25 July, saw progress made on the reform of the organisation. Botswana’s ambassador, Athaliah Molokomme, who currently chairs the General Council, presented a clear roadmap for achieving results between now and the 13th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC13) in Abu Dhabi at the end of February 2024.
The delegations took note of eight proposals for the reform of the organisation submitted by countries or...