As MC14 looms, Saudi Arabia offers to host a 15th ministerial in 2028

Saudi Arabia has formally offered to host the World Trade Organization’s 15th ministerial in 2028, becoming the first to do so. “Our goal is to host a successful Ministerial Conference that provides a collaborative and efficient platform where all Members can work constructively to deliver productive and meaningful outcomes,” the country said in a communication sent to the WTO Secretariat last week. “Hosting MC15 represents a strategic opportunity to demonstrate our deep commitment to the principles and objectives of the...