Business leaders express support for the WTO

Business leaders meeting on 7 June 2018 at the WTO headquarters sent a strong message of support for the rules-based multilateral trading system and outlined how the WTO could help businesses address the challenges they face in conducting global trade. A wide range of issues were discussed, including digital trade, rules to better facilitate investment, sustainable development goals, and support for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises.

Speakers in this video:

• Carole Kariuki, CEO, Kenya Private Sector Alliance
• Roberto Azevêdo, WTO’s Director-General
• John Denton, Secretary-General, International Chamber of Commerce
• Luisa Santos, Director of International Relations, Business Europe
• Daniel Funes de Rioja, B20 Chair