
The head of the Russian Ministry of Economic Development, Maxim Reshetnikov, said that the delay in reform of the World Trade Organization (WTO) is a problem for all countries, emphasizing that most G20 countries agree with the need to resolve international trade issues within the WTO.
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Reform of the World Trade Organization (WTO) is being discussed by member countries to update international trade rules in response to modern economic challenges.
The head of the Russian Ministry of Economic Development, Maxim Reshetnikov, said that delaying the reform of the World Trade Organization (WTO) is a problem for all countries.
The minister emphasized that the majority of G20 member countries agree that international trade issues should be resolved within the WTO.
MILWAUKEE (USA), October 2 – RIA Novosti. The head of the Russian Ministry of Economic Development, Maxim Reshetnikov, said that delaying the reform of the World Trade Organization (WTO) is a problem for all countries.
Earlier, on the sidelines of the meeting of G20 trade ministers in Milwaukee, the Russian minister pointed out the need to make efforts to develop and preserve the WTO.
“Now the WTO reform, as you know, is stalling, and this is such a big problem, probably for everyone,” Reshetnikov told reporters.
He emphasized that the majority of G20 member countries agree that international trade issues should be resolved within the framework of the WTO.
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