Trade minister: Yemen to finalize all requirements to join WTO

Minister of Industry and Trade Yahya al-Mutawakel confirmed on Wednesday Yemen’s commitment to finalize all requirements to join the World Trade Organization (WTO).

In a press conference held in the ministry for the working group of Yemen’s accession to the WTO, al-Mutawakel said that Yemen achieved progress in the negotiations to join the international organization.  He added that international support for the Yemeni accession into the WTO is a golden opportunity.

Al-Mutawakel said that the accession would be within efforts of continuing reforms exerted by the government.  The minister, who is also head of the Yemeni representatives in negotiations with WTO members, said they signed agreements with China, European Union, Australia, Canada.  He added that the Yemeni side agreed with US representatives to hold a bilateral meeting next month in Washington to finalize negotiations between the two sides.

Al-Mutawakel highlighted Yemen’s positive commitment to finalize the accession process, saying that there is a chance to do that soon.

The head of the accession section at the organization pointed out the agreement between the government and private sector in going ahead with the process of accession.

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