WTO General Council Convenes to discuss Progress on Key Negotiating Issues
14/07/26 – The World Trade Organization General Council was convened from 14 to 15 July, 2026 to take stock of progress across the Organisation’s various work streams. The meeting, which took place in the aftermath of the 14th WTO Ministerial Conference, reviewed developments in several key areas, including WTO reform, budget, finance and administrative matters, […]
The 14th World Trade Organisation (WTO) Ministerial Conference Concludes
31/03/2026 – The 14th World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministerial Conference, concluded in the early hours of 30th March, 2026 in Yaoundé, Cameroon. The WTO Ministerial Conference brought together Ministers responsible for trade from WTO Member States to deliberate on key issues and rules affecting the global trading system. At the 2026 session of the Ministerial […]
Zambia Participates in the 16th Session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
23/10/2025 – Zambia participated in the 16th Session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16) from 20th to 23rd October, 2025 in Geneva, Switzerland. The Zambian delegation was led by Mrs. Lillian Bwalya, Permanent Secretary – Trade and Commerce at the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry, who was accompanied by Officials […]
Zambia Undergoes Trade Policy Review at the World Trade Organisation
29/09/2025 – Zambia underwent her 5th Trade Policy Review (TPR) at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) on 23rd and 25th September, 2025 in Geneva, Switzerland. The Zambian delegation to the TPR was led (virtually) by Hon. Chipoka Mulenga, M.P., Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry who delivered the country’s official opening statement online. The TPR […]
Zambia Deposits Instrument of Acceptance for the WTO Fisheries Subsidies Agreement
The Zambian Mission in Geneva, Switzerland deposited the instrument of acceptance for the Agreement of Fisheries Subsidies to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) on 14th July, 2025. The Zambian delegation was led by Her Excellency Amb. Eunice M. Tembo Luambia, Head of Mission in Geneva, Switzerland who was accompanied by Mr. Trevor Sichombo, Deputy Permanent […]