Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has been reappointed as the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) for a second four-year term. In her acceptance statement, she expressed gratitude to the WTO General Council and its 166 members for their trust and support.
Reflecting on her first term, she highlighted the WTO’s critical role in addressing global challenges such as the pandemic, conflicts, and geopolitical tensions. She emphasized her commitment to driving meaningful results that improve lives worldwide by promoting trade as a tool for economic growth and resilience.
Dr. Okonjo-Iweala reaffirmed her dedication to fostering a more inclusive and equitable multilateral trading system and collaborating with WTO staff to tackle shared global challenges.
