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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @noiweala.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

At a Q&A with 80 graduate students and faculty participating in the Joint University Study Tour from the West Indies, Canada, the UK, and Switzerland. Discussing the WTO’s ongoing work and the significant opportunities ahead for trade and the multilateral trading system, despite current challenges.

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @noiweala.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Many thanks, above all, for the thoughtful contributions on reform of the WTO that you put together. I am hopeful that many of these ideas will feed appropriately into the WTO reform process. (2/2)

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @noiweala.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

A happy encounter with the second cohort of the @wto.org Young Trade Leaders, at the conclusion of their term. Thanks for all your energy and enthusiasm around trade with so many projects and outreach programmes among youth in your various countries. (1/2)

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @noiweala.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Many thanks also to my brother Gilbert F. Houngbo-DG of the @ilo.org and Anda Filip-Secretary General of the IPU for their presence at the award ceremony. This is the first time I’ve been given a Swiss Army Knife as an award in recognition of my ability “cut through crap and get to the point”. (4/4)

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @noiweala.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Many thanks to Amanda Ellis- Executive Director, @arizonastateuni.bsky.social Global Institute of Sustainability and Innovation and Patricia McCullagh - Deputy Permanent Representative of Canada for hosting this award. (3/4)

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @noiweala.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

The award is part of the WE Empower UN SDG Challenge Initiative, co-convened by the Arizona State University Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory and Vital Voices Global Partnership, the Challenge recognizes innovative Women Entrepreneurs advancing the sustainable development goals. (2/4)

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @noiweala.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

An honor and a privilege to be the inaugural recipient of the WE (Women Entrepreneurs) Empower Trailblazer Award for Life Time Achievement, recognizing my work to support and empower other women throughout my career. (1/4)

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @noiweala.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

An important meeting with the UNSG‘s Personal Envoy on the Middle East conflict and its consequences, Mr Jean Arnault, and his delegation. A good discussion on the possible global trade implications for the upcoming agreement to open the Strait of Hormuz and extend the ceasefire.

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @noiweala.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Exciting to see Uruguay‘s progress in fostering digitally delivered services trade and its determination to work on those trade measures that could further boost growth. (2/2)

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @noiweala.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Congratulations to Uruguay on completing its sixth Trade Policy Review. A pleasure to meet with the leader of the Uruguay delegation, Vice-Minister H.E Valeria Csukasi and her team, including H.E. Amb Gabriel Bellon and Director of the Trade Policy Advisory Unit, Mr. Juan Labraga. (1/2)

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @noiweala.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Happy to meet the heads of the six Regional Councils: Lisa Su, Chair of SIA (US); Frederique Le Grevès, Vice Chair of ESIA (Europe); Mitsui Toyooki, Chair of JSIA (Japan); Zheng Li, Vice Chair of CSIA (China); Hyouk Woo Kwon, Chair of KSIA (Korea); and Cliff Hou, Chair of TSIA (Chinese Taipei).(4/4)

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @noiweala.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Many thanks to the President of ESIA, Erik Rein, and Aude Jalabert, Head of EU Public Policy Office of Infineon Technologies. (3/4)

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @noiweala.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

With its tightly connected global supply chains, the semiconductor industry is one of the biggest beneficiaries of the MTS and a strong supporter of the WTO. Looking forward to further collaboration in the face of the AI boom and the advance of frontier technologies. (2/4)

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @noiweala.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

At the meeting of the World Semiconductor Council (WSC) on the occasion of their 30th anniversary gathering in Geneva. I presented a keynote address outlining the role of the multilateral trading system and the @wto.org in the industry. (1/4)

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @noiweala.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Great work with @wto.org Members and the World Customs Organization on trade-related measures for women’s hygiene products that would make these safer, more affordable, and more accessible to women worldwide. (2/2)

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @noiweala.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

A visit from the Sanitation and Hygiene Fund led by Board Chair Mrs Cecilia Akintomide and including Executive Director Mr Dominic O’Neill and Ms Suzan Coats, Deputy Executive Director. (1/2)

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @noiweala.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Some light moments with a group of WTO Retirees visiting their old home. Many thanks for your service and so happy to see you all!

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @noiweala.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Many thanks to Australia for their steadfast support of the Multilateral Trading System. (2/2)

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @noiweala.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Speaking about the role of the WTO in an Age of Global Trade Disruption, with the Australian Ministerial Council on Trade and Investment, Chaired by H.E Senator the Hon. Don Farrell, Minister for Trade and Tourism. (1/2)

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @noiweala.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Many thanks for 6 years of thorough and professional audit work from which we learned a lot and tried to improve ourselves. (2/2)

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @noiweala.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

An important wrap up meeting with our external auditors, the @ccomptes.fr of France, led by H.E. Ms Amélie de Montchalin, President of the Cour des comptes, and including Mr. Erwan Rigaud and other colleagues. (1/2)

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @noiweala.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Many thanks for the visit and let's look forward to building a Nigeria focused on job creation and seizing the opportunities from global and regional trade. (3/3)

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @noiweala.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

and ably supported by Chairman of NLC, Lagos State, Comrade Agnes Sessi. We were joined by the Nigerian Amb to the WTO, H.E. Dr. Adamu Mohammed Abdulhamid, and the WTO Chief of Staff, Dr. Bright Okogu. Click on the video to hear the solidarity expressed. (2/3)

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @noiweala.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

A warm visit from the Lagos State delegation to the International Labour Organization Conference in Geneva comprising labour leaders and government officials. The delegation was led by the Honourable Perm Secretary, Ministry of Establishments and Training, Olubusola Abidakun, (1/3)

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @noiweala.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Very happy to receive the credentials of Their Excellencies, Amb Carlos Foradori, Permanent Representative of Argentina to the WTO, and Amb Karel Beran, Permanent Representative of the Czech Republic to the WTO. A warm welcome to Geneva and look forward to working with you.

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @noiweala.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Let us join hands to solve these collective action problems together.(2/2)

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @noiweala.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

This is #TradeandEnvironment Week at the WTO - and yesterday is #WorldEnvironmentDay! Congratulations to @wto.org Members for all the interesting sessions organised this week. This reminds us that trade is part of the solution to environmental and climate challenges. (1/2)

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @noiweala.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Whitney Young Baird, President and CEO of US Council for International Business (USCIB); and Seiji Inagaki, Vice Chair of the Board of Councillors of @keidanren and Director and Chair of the Board of Daiichi Life Insurance Company. (2/2)

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @noiweala.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Continuing with bilaterals with Australia, H.E. Senator the Hon Don Farrell, Minister for Trade, and the UK, H.E. The Hon Sir Chris Bryant MP @chrisbryant1962.bsky.social. Also a great meeting with the Chair of @businessatoecd.org (BIAC), Charles Johnston; ED of BIAC, Hanni Rosenbaum; (1/2)

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @noiweala.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Deputy Trade Minister of South Africa; and Ms. Indiana Trejos Gallo, Foreign Trade Minister of Costa Rica.(2/2)

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @noiweala.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Thanks for very engaging bilaterals on the sidelines of the @oecd-ocde.bsky.social 2026 Ministerial Council Meeting with Their Excellencies, Mr. Mauro Vieira, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brazil; Mr. Espen Barth Eide, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Norway; Hon. Zuko Godlimpi, (1/2)

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @noiweala.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Vice Minister of Commerce of China, H.E. Li Chenggang; Minister of Trade of Türkiye H.E. Mr. Ömer Bolat and Deputy Minister of Trade H.E. Mr. Mustafa Tuzcu; and Minister of Trade of The Gambia, Hon. Mod K. Ceesay. (2/2)

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @noiweala.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

A busy day of bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the @oecd-ocde.bsky.social 2026 Ministerial Council Meeting. Focused on making progress with WTO reforms and other important MC14 follow-up files. With EU Commissioner for Trade, H.E. Maroš Šefčovič; (1/2)

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @noiweala.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

A constructive discussion on next steps for @wto.org reform, including focused proposals on reform pillars agreed by Ministers at MC14. This is a step forward, many thanks to Australia and its Minister for Trade and Tourism H.E. Senator the Hon Don Farrell.

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @noiweala.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

At the 2026 Informal Gathering of WTO Trade Ministers hosted by Australia, on the sidelines of the @oecd-ocde.bsky.social 2026 Ministerial Council Meeting in Paris.

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @noiweala.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

At the @oecd-ocde.bsky.social 2026 Ministerial Council Meeting in Paris, with the theme of “Getting industrial policies right for open markets, growth and prosperity.”

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @noiweala.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

A visit from the one and only Professor Padideh Ala’i - Director of the Trade, Investment & Development Program at American University, visiting with an incredibly motivated group of law students from American University. It’s energising to see young professionals so interested in @wto.org!

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @noiweala.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

An installation by Swiss artist Thierry Raboud shows two typewriters that print, respectively, the names of extinct species worldwide according to the IUCN Red List and the International List of Highly Hazardous Pesticides. (3/3)

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @noiweala.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

The dung beetle, naturally working with cow dung as manure, is becoming extinct and should be saved; plastics can be recycled into beautiful objects. (2/3)

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @noiweala.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Some incredible pieces of environmental art are on display as part of the #TradeandEnvironment Week. Two incredible pieces, one by the Dominican Republican artist Ernesto Rodríguez Ramos, remind us not to forget that nature has solutions that are more friendly to the environment. (1/3)

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @noiweala.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

In this regard we saw close monitoring of policy responses and supply chains for fertilizer, food, energy as important priorities. Click the link below to see the full statement. (3/3)

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @noiweala.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

responses to the energy trade and economic impacts of the war in the Middle East. We took stock of the impact of the war on the global economy and the possibility for collective action to improve the situation. (2/3)

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @noiweala.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

An important meeting with IEA Executive Director Mr. Fatih Birol, IMF Managing Director Ms. Kristalina Georgieva, and World Bank Group President Mr. Ajay Banga, on Thursday May 28, as part of the high-level coordination group of which the WTO Secretariat is a part, to coordinate institutions‘ (1/3)

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @noiweala.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Congratulations to Members for coming up with an exciting series of discussions and events that highlight the centrality of trade as part of the solution to environmental challenges. (2/2)

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @noiweala.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Kicking off the #TradeandEnvironment Week at the Committee on Trade and Environment (CTE), chaired by H.E. Amb Ram Prasad Subedi of Nepal. (1/2)

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @noiweala.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

As Japan boosts its capabilities in innovation, technology and AI, we are pleased to see its commitment to a strengthened and reforming Multilateral Trading System. (2/2)

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @noiweala.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Congratulations to the Government of Japan, H.E Ambassador Katsuhiko Takahashi and his team including H.E Amb Katsuro Nagai for a successful Trade Policy Review. The over 900 questions received and over 60 members who took the floor showed the enormous interest there is in Japan’s trade regime.(1/2)

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @noiweala.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Many thanks to the Swiss Authorities H.E Ambassador Erwin Bollinger and colleagues for arranging this important interaction. (2/2)

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @noiweala.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Happy to receive participants of the 2026 U.S. Congressional Staff Study Tour to Switzerland for a valuable exchange on the WTO - challenges, opportunities and directions for the future including WTO reforms. (1/2)

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