The debate among African Trade Ministers served to align the continent’s position towards the 14th WTO Ministerial Conference in Yaoundé, Cameroon. Mozambique calls for strengthened African coordination in international trade.

Prime Minister Maria Benvinda Levi opened the Meeting of African Trade Ministers, highlighting the importance of a common African position to assert the continent in global trade negotiations.

Moments from the Meeting of African Trade Ministers in Maputo. A demonstration of the strategic importance of this meeting for the continent.

WTO Director-General leads strategic meeting with African Trade Ministers in Maputo. The meeting, led by Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, allowed for the alignment of Africa’s priorities in preparation for the WTO Ministerial Conference, to be held in March in Yaoundé, Cameroon.

The meeting reinforced the continent’s common position and commitment to strengthening its influence in international trade negotiations.