Belarus, WTO discuss expansion of co-operation

The Permanent Representative of Belarus to the United Nations Office and other International Organisations in Geneva, Larysa Belskaya, met with the Deputy Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, Zhang Xiangchen – as informed by the Belarusian Foreign Ministry’s press service

Photo by Belarus’ Foreign Ministry

The sides exchanged views on the progress of Belarus’ accession to the WTO and prospects for expanding co-operation between the country and the organisation's secretariat.

"Zhang Xiangchen noted a pragmatic approach of the Belarusian side which is consistently continuing to work on improving domestic legislation in accordance with WTO requirements, implementing other necessary measures at its national level," the Foreign Ministry reported.

Ms. Belskaya also emphasised the importance of WTO’s advisory and technical assistance which contributes to strengthening the expert and institutional potential of Belarusian state bodies and trade structures.