Happy to receive the credentials of H.E. Mr. Edelin Calixte Randriamiandrisoa, Permanent Representative of Madagascar to the @wto and other International Organizations in Geneva.
A great exchange with members of the UK House of Lords Committee on International Agreements on the current situation of the global trading system, impact on @wto rules and practices and implications for UK’s trade policy including the imperative for WTO reform. Appreciate the
Very stimulating meeting with the Center for Strategic and International Studies (@CSIS)-led group of international scholars coordinated by Scott @KennedyCSIS, Senior Advisor of CSIS, and @wendyscutler, former Deputy USTR and Vice President of the Asia Society Policy Institute
These windows have seen a century of stories 🪟
From the @ilo to the WTO, they've witnessed generations of people meeting, exchanging ideas and building common ground. For 100 years, the Centre William Rappard has been home to international cooperation.
Happening now: The General Council, chaired by Ambassador @CKellyNZ, is meeting to discuss a range of issues, among them:
▶️ Development, with a focus on LDCs
▶️ WTO reform
▶️ E-commerce
▶️ Agriculture
More about GC: bit.ly/2PJjkCj