WTO response to the pandemic, trade and food security take centre stage at MC12

WTO members today (13 June) engaged in intense discussions and negotiations to get closer to meaningful outcomes on the main issues at stake at the 12th Ministerial Conference (MC12). On the second day of the Conference, ministers participated in dedicated thematic sessions on the WTO response to COVID-19, including the IP response to the pandemic, and trade and food security. Members agreed that agreements are within reach and expressed their commitment to make one final effort to bridge the remaining gaps.

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