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29 October 2026

WTO members discuss proposals on key trade and development issues

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WTO members discuss proposals on key trade and development issues

At meetings of the WTO's Committee on Trade and Development on 26-27 October 2026, members continued discussions on proposals covering trade as an engine for economic growth and the integration of trade and investment for industrialization. A group of members introduced a new proposal on capacity building for mutual recognition of professional qualifications. Members exchanged views and shared experiences on the three proposals.

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