12-05-2025
Oman hosts key WTO roundtable to boost Arab trade integration
MUSCAT:The Sultanate of Oman kicked off the 13th China Roundtable Meeting on WTO Accession in Muscat under the theme 'Advancing Arab Economies: From Strategic Accession to Global Trade Integration.'
Held in cooperation with the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the Government of the People's Republic of China, the three-day event brings together officials from WTO member and aspiring countries to strengthen multilateral trade engagement.
Dr Saleh bin Said Masan, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion for Commerce and Industry, said Oman's hosting of the event underscores its commitment to constructive dialogue and international cooperation within the multilateral trading system.
He highlighted Oman's instrumental role in supporting developing nations — such as Seychelles and the Comoros — in their WTO accession by offering both technical and financial assistance.
Masan noted that Oman looks forward to the roundtable promoting new avenues for trade and economic cooperation, further easing accession pathways for aspiring WTO members, and contributing to a more inclusive global trading framework. — ONA
