Vietnam signals readiness to support WTO reform talks
Vietnam is willing to cooperate closely with other World Trade Organisation (WTO) members in advancing discussions on initiatives and solutions aimed at reforming the global trade body, stated Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien during a meeting with WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on May 15 in the Republic of Korea.
At the meeting held on the sidelines of the 31st APEC Ministers Responsible for Trade (MRT) Meeting in Jeju, Dien affirmed Vietnam’s consistent respect and support for the multilateral trading system.
He urged the WTO to reinforce its central role in upholding global trade order, and highlighted the importance of strict adherence to international commitments.
The minister further called for a comprehensive reform of the organisation to strengthen its role and adaptability in the changing global economic landscape.
In response, Director-General Okonjo-Iweala welcomed Vietnam’s stance and proposals. She expressed confidence that, through concerted efforts and close collaboration among member states, the 14th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC14), scheduled for March 2026 in Cameroon, would yield substantive outcomes, contributing to promoting the organisation's role in global trade and benefiting all members.
Both sides shared optimism that the MRT meeting would result in agreements to help stimulate economic growth among member economies.
WTO hails Vietnamese contributions to multilateral trade system
VOV.VN - Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, director-general of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), applauded active Vietnamese contributions to the organisation on March 18, especially the outcomes of the WTO's 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) which was held from February 26 to March 2 in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates.
