Somalia successfully kick-starts its WTO accession process

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Somalia successfully kick-starts its WTO accession process

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February 26, 2025

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WTO members voiced their support for Somalia’s bid to become a member of the organization and praised the commitment by its government to advancing the accession process. At the first meeting of the Working Party on the Accession of Somalia on 17 February, the Somalian delegation emphasized that joining the WTO will be fundamental to boosting economic growth and enhancing living standards.

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