Today marks the 73rd anniversary of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT). Here are some of the key moments in the history of the multilateral trading system. More: http://bit.ly/WTOhistory | World Trade Organization - WTO

As China and the U.S. hold in-depth trade talks in Madrid, WTO Deputy Director-General Zhang Xiangchen tells me that constructive dialogue between the world's two largest economies is key to stabilizing global tensions. He stresses that smaller nations must not be overlooked: "If elephants fight, the grass will suffer." Upholding the WTO's non-discrimination principle, he adds, is essential to protecting vulnerable members and sustaining the multilateral system. #WTOPublicForum #FutureOfTrade |

On 20 October, Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala welcomed Nigeria’s Trade Minister, Jumoke Oduwole, to the WTO. They discussed preparations for the upcoming MC14 and the need to strengthen the multilateral trading system, highlighting the role Africa can play. | World Trade Organization - WTO