Fiji, Feb. 28 -- Samoa's Minister of Trade Negotiations, Leota Laki Lamositele, has addressed the WTO MC13 in Abu Dhabi, expressing the high expectations the Pacific nation has for the conference amid the challenging global scenario.

"Our expectations for MC13 are high, as the world has not gotten any better since the conclusion of MC12 in June 2022," stated Lamositele.

He highlighted the persisting challenges, including increased geopolitical tensions, rising food prices, and reduced food availability impacting global regions.

Lamositele expressed concern over the lack of progress in WTO negotiations on key issues such as agriculture, fisheries subsidies, WTO reform, special and differential treatment, and services.

He pointed out th...