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  1. Jun 16

    Attended a virtual meeting of ministers from the of WTO members yesterday. Good to hear their commitment to advancing work & helping trade contribute to the post-COVID economic recovery. Thanks to for organising!

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  2. Jun 15

    Great exchange today hosted by on trade’s role in supporting growth and development in the Dominican Republic after the COVID-19 pandemic, and how the multilateral trading system can support those efforts. Gracias por la invitación

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  3. Jun 11

    He was a key advocate for advancing issues in the organization, including through previous leadership roles as Group Coordinator for the LDCs and Chair of the Committee on Trade and Development. My condolences to his family and friends

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  4. Jun 11

    Saddened about the loss of Ambassador Christopher Aparr, Uganda’s representative to the .

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  5. Jun 8

    This would also contribute to long-term food security and employment — both of which will be needed more than ever in the aftermath of COVID-19

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  6. Jun 8

    Happy ! By curbing harmful fisheries subsidies, WTO members can make an important contribution towards healthier oceans & more abundant marine life

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  7. Jun 5

    As we work to lay the groundwork for a strong, sustainable, & inclusive post-pandemic recovery, it will be essential for trade & environmental policies to go hand in hand

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  8. Jun 5

    Happy ! Trade & trade policy can make an important contribution to building greener economies & societies

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  9. Jun 4

    Spoke today at a event on the prospects for sustainable trade after , convened by Committee on Trade & Environment Chair . Watch the full online event here:

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  10. Jun 3

    My message: Keeping markets open to trade will help all countries build back better. And we can do more to prepare the trading system for future crises

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  11. Jun 3

    Took part in a virtual discussion today organized by the on the socio-economic impact of -19 in low- and middle-income countries

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  12. Jun 1

    Great call today with Minister of Canada. I thanked her for Canada's efforts to strengthen the trading system – including through the Ottawa Group discussions on reform. Encouraged Canada to keep up this important work.

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  13. May 20

    Encouraged by Chancellor Merkel’s continued support for the and the trading system

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  14. May 20

    Pleased to join a discussion hosted by Chancellor Merkel w/ other international organization heads on the economic & social challenges posed by the pandemic & how international cooperation – also on trade – can help countries recover more quickly

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  15. May 20

    Good discussion today with German business leaders on the economic outlook and their ideas on how trade & the WTO can help fuel the recovery we all wish to see. Thanks to & for organizing

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  16. May 20

    Pleased to hear their strong support for the predictability and certainty fostered by the multilateral trading system - as well as interest in ongoing efforts to update the rulebook

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  17. May 20

    Great meeting yesterday organized by & with small and big businesses from developed and developing countries to hear their ideas for concrete action, including on trade, that could foster a strong & inclusive economic recovery

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  18. May 19

    Esse é um passo importante: aceder a esse acordo pode ajudar na otimização dos gastos públicos e gerar muitas oportunidades para o crescimento econômico. Parabéns!​

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  19. May 19

    Felicitações ao Brasil por submeter seu pedido de acessão ao Acordo de Compras Governamentais da OMC – o primeiro país da América Latina a tomar essa iniciativa.

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  20. May 19

    This is an important step: joining the GPA can help governments make the most of public spending & unlock many economic opportunities. Parabéns!

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