World Trade Organization Ministerial Conference of 2011
WTO Ministerial Conference of 2011 | |
Events | -- |
Opening ceremony | 15 December 2011 |
Closing ceremony | 17 December 2011 |
Conference venue | Geneva, Switzerland |
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Website | [1] |
The WTO General Council held an eighth WTO ministerial conference session in Geneva from 15 - 3 December 2011.
Membership agreement where made for Russia, Samoa, and Montenegro, dependent on the ratification of those countries. [1]. The consent of Russia`s membership was seen as important, since the country had been the largest major economy outside the organization since the accession of China in 2001.
References
- ^ "Day 3: Samoa and Montenegro join Russia with membership agreed, as ministers wrap up conference". WTO. 17 December 2011. Retrieved 8 December 2013.