World Toilet Organization (WTO)

World Toilet Organization (WTO)

YICHANG, CHINA - NOVEMBER 19, 2025 - Public toilet on the street in Yichang City, Hubei Province, China on November 19, 2025.

World Toilet Organization (WTO)

World Toilet Organization (WTO)

YICHANG, CHINA - NOVEMBER 19, 2025 - Public toilet on the street in Yichang City, Hubei Province, China on November 19, 2025.

World Toilet Organization (WTO)

World Toilet Organization (WTO)

YICHANG, CHINA - NOVEMBER 19, 2025 - Public toilet on the street in Yichang City, Hubei Province, China on November 19, 2025.

World Toilet Organization (WTO)

World Toilet Organization (WTO)

YICHANG, CHINA - NOVEMBER 19, 2025 - Public toilet on the street in Yichang City, Hubei Province, China on November 19, 2025.

IMFC plenary meeting - Washington

IMFC plenary meeting - Washington

European Central Bank (ECB) president Christine Lagarde and WTO Director General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala attend IMFC plenary during International Monetary Fund/World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington on October 17, 2025. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

IMF/WB Annual Meetings - Washington

IMF/WB Annual Meetings - Washington

WTO Director General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala participates in IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington on October 16, 2024. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

WTO Lowers Global Goods Trade Growth Forecast for 2026

WTO Lowers Global Goods Trade Growth Forecast for 2026

A cargo ship is loading and unloading foreign trade containers at Qingdao Port, Qingdao City, Shandong Province, China on October 9, 2025.

WTO Lowers Global Goods Trade Growth Forecast for 2026

WTO Lowers Global Goods Trade Growth Forecast for 2026

A cargo ship is loading and unloading foreign trade containers at Qingdao Port, Qingdao City, Shandong Province, China on October 9, 2025.

WTO Lowers Global Goods Trade Growth Forecast for 2026

WTO Lowers Global Goods Trade Growth Forecast for 2026

A cargo ship loaded with foreign trade containers departed from Qingdao Port, Qingdao City, Shandong Province, China on October 9, 2025.

WTO Lowers Global Goods Trade Growth Forecast for 2026

WTO Lowers Global Goods Trade Growth Forecast for 2026

A cargo ship loaded with foreign trade containers entered Qingdao Port, Qingdao City, Shandong Province, China on October 9, 2025.

WTO Lowers Global Goods Trade Growth Forecast for 2026

WTO Lowers Global Goods Trade Growth Forecast for 2026

A cargo ship loaded with foreign trade containers departed from Qingdao Port, Qingdao City, Shandong Province, China on October 9, 2025.

WTO Lowers Global Goods Trade Growth Forecast for 2026

WTO Lowers Global Goods Trade Growth Forecast for 2026

A cargo ship loaded with foreign trade containers entered Qingdao Port, Qingdao City, Shandong Province, China on October 9, 2025.

WTO Lowers Global Goods Trade Growth Forecast for 2026

WTO Lowers Global Goods Trade Growth Forecast for 2026

A cargo ship loaded with foreign trade containers departed from Qingdao Port, Qingdao City, Shandong Province, China on October 9, 2025.

WTO Lowers Global Goods Trade Growth Forecast for 2026

WTO Lowers Global Goods Trade Growth Forecast for 2026

A cargo ship is loading and unloading foreign trade containers at Qingdao Port, Qingdao City, Shandong Province, China on October 9, 2025.

WTO Lowers Global Goods Trade Growth Forecast for 2026

WTO Lowers Global Goods Trade Growth Forecast for 2026

A cargo ship is loading and unloading foreign trade containers at Qingdao Port, Qingdao City, Shandong Province, China on October 9, 2025.

WTO Lowers Global Goods Trade Growth Forecast for 2026

WTO Lowers Global Goods Trade Growth Forecast for 2026

A cargo ship is loading and unloading foreign trade containers at Qingdao Port, Qingdao City, Shandong Province, China on October 9, 2025.

WTO Lowers Global Goods Trade Growth Forecast for 2026

WTO Lowers Global Goods Trade Growth Forecast for 2026

A cargo ship is loading and unloading foreign trade containers at Qingdao Port, Qingdao City, Shandong Province, China on October 9, 2025.

WTO Lowers Global Goods Trade Growth Forecast for 2026

WTO Lowers Global Goods Trade Growth Forecast for 2026

SHANGHAI, CHINA - OCTOBER 9, 2025 - The containers piled up at Shanghai Port's foreign trade container terminal in Shanghai, China on October 9, 2025.

WTO Lowers Global Goods Trade Growth Forecast for 2026

WTO Lowers Global Goods Trade Growth Forecast for 2026

SHANGHAI, CHINA - OCTOBER 9, 2025 - The containers piled up at Shanghai Port's foreign trade container terminal in Shanghai, China on October 9, 2025.

WTO Lowers Global Goods Trade Growth Forecast for 2026

WTO Lowers Global Goods Trade Growth Forecast for 2026

SHANGHAI, CHINA - OCTOBER 9, 2025 - The containers piled up at Shanghai Port's foreign trade container terminal in Shanghai, China on October 9, 2025.

WTO Lowers Global Goods Trade Growth Forecast for 2026

WTO Lowers Global Goods Trade Growth Forecast for 2026

SHANGHAI, CHINA - OCTOBER 9, 2025 - The containers piled up at Shanghai Port's foreign trade container terminal in Shanghai, China on October 9, 2025.

WTO Lowers Global Goods Trade Growth Forecast for 2026

WTO Lowers Global Goods Trade Growth Forecast for 2026

SHANGHAI, CHINA - OCTOBER 9, 2025 - The containers piled up at Shanghai Port's foreign trade container terminal in Shanghai, China on October 9, 2025.

FFD4 Opening Session - Seville

FFD4 Opening Session - Seville

World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala speaks during the opening session of the fourth International Conference on Financing for Development in Seville, Spain, June 30, 2025. The fourth International Conference on Financing for Development, focusing on global development financing issues, took place from Monday and will continue through Thursday, with participation from representatives of governments, international organizations, financial institutions, business communities, among others. Photo by Li Jing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Japan PM Ishiba meets WTO head Okonjo-Iweala

Japan PM Ishiba meets WTO head Okonjo-Iweala

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (R) and World Trade Organization Director General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala shake hands during their meeting at the premier's office in Tokyo on May 13, 2025.

WTO head in Tokyo

WTO head in Tokyo

Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya (R) shakes hands with World Trade Organization Director General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala following a joint press conference in Tokyo on May 13, 2025.

WTO head in Tokyo

WTO head in Tokyo

Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya (R) and World Trade Organization Director General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala attend a joint press conference following talks in Tokyo on May 13, 2025.

WTO head in Tokyo

WTO head in Tokyo

Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya (R) and World Trade Organization Director General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala attend a joint press conference following talks in Tokyo on May 13, 2025.

Japan PM Ishiba meets WTO head Okonjo-Iweala

Japan PM Ishiba meets WTO head Okonjo-Iweala

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (R) and World Trade Organization Director General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala hold talks at the premier's office in Tokyo on May 13, 2025.

Japan PM Ishiba meets WTO head Okonjo-Iweala

Japan PM Ishiba meets WTO head Okonjo-Iweala

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (R) and World Trade Organization Director General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala shake hands during their meeting at the premier's office in Tokyo on May 13, 2025.

WTO Warned US Tariffs Global Trade Worsening

WTO Warned US Tariffs Global Trade Worsening

An aerial photo shows a large number of new energy vehicles waiting for export at a dock at Shanghai Port in China on April 17, 2025.

WTO Warned US Tariffs Global Trade Worsening

WTO Warned US Tariffs Global Trade Worsening

An aerial photo shows a large number of new energy vehicles waiting for export at a dock at Shanghai Port in China on April 17, 2025.

WTO Warned US Tariffs Global Trade Worsening

WTO Warned US Tariffs Global Trade Worsening

An aerial photo shows a large number of new energy vehicles waiting for export at a dock at Shanghai Port in China on April 17, 2025.

WTO Warned US Tariffs Global Trade Worsening

WTO Warned US Tariffs Global Trade Worsening

An aerial photo shows a large number of new energy vehicles waiting for export at a dock at Shanghai Port in China on April 17, 2025.

WTO Warned US Tariffs Global Trade Worsening

WTO Warned US Tariffs Global Trade Worsening

An aerial photo shows a large number of new energy vehicles waiting for export at a dock at Shanghai Port in China on April 17, 2025.

WTO Warned US Tariffs Global Trade Worsening

WTO Warned US Tariffs Global Trade Worsening

An aerial photo shows a large number of new energy vehicles waiting for export at a dock at Shanghai Port in China on April 17, 2025.

WTO Warned US Tariffs Global Trade Worsening

WTO Warned US Tariffs Global Trade Worsening

An aerial photo shows a large number of new energy vehicles waiting for export at a dock at Shanghai Port in China on April 17, 2025.

WTO Warned US Tariffs Global Trade Worsening

WTO Warned US Tariffs Global Trade Worsening

An aerial photo shows a large number of new energy vehicles waiting for export at a dock at Shanghai Port in China on April 17, 2025.

Development Committee at IMF/WB Annual Meetings - Washington

Development Committee at IMF/WB Annual Meetings - Washington

World Bank President Ajay Banga is greeted by WTO Director General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala at the Development Committee plenary during the IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington on October 25, 2024. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

IMFC at IMF/WB Annual Meetings - Washington

IMFC at IMF/WB Annual Meetings - Washington

World Bank President Ajay Banga is greeted by WTO Director General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala at the Development Committee plenary during the IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington on October 25, 2024. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

SWITZERLAND-GENEVA-WTO REPORT-GLOBAL TRADE

SWITZERLAND-GENEVA-WTO REPORT-GLOBAL TRADE

(240410) -- GENEVA, April 10, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The World Trade Organization (WTO) Chief Economist Ralph Ossa presents the WTO's annual trade statistics and outlook report at the WTO headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, on April 10, 2024. The volume of global trade in merchandise should increase by 2.6 percent this year, the World Trade Organization (WTO) said in its annual trade statistics and outlook report published on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

SWITZERLAND-GENEVA-WTO REPORT-GLOBAL TRADE

SWITZERLAND-GENEVA-WTO REPORT-GLOBAL TRADE

(240410) -- GENEVA, April 10, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The World Trade Organization (WTO) Chief Economist Ralph Ossa (L) is interviewed in Geneva, Switzerland, on April 10, 2024. The volume of global trade in merchandise should increase by 2.6 percent this year, the World Trade Organization (WTO) said in its annual trade statistics and outlook report published on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

SWITZERLAND-GENEVA-WTO REPORT-GLOBAL TRADE

SWITZERLAND-GENEVA-WTO REPORT-GLOBAL TRADE

(240410) -- GENEVA, April 10, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The World Trade Organization (WTO) Chief Economist Ralph Ossa presents the WTO's annual trade statistics and outlook report at the WTO headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, on April 10, 2024. The volume of global trade in merchandise should increase by 2.6 percent this year, the World Trade Organization (WTO) said in its annual trade statistics and outlook report published on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

SWITZERLAND-GENEVA-WTO REPORT-GLOBAL TRADE

SWITZERLAND-GENEVA-WTO REPORT-GLOBAL TRADE

(240410) -- GENEVA, April 10, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The World Trade Organization (WTO) Chief Economist Ralph Ossa presents the WTO's annual trade statistics and outlook report at the WTO headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, on April 10, 2024. The volume of global trade in merchandise should increase by 2.6 percent this year, the World Trade Organization (WTO) said in its annual trade statistics and outlook report published on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

Former WTO chief underlines China's efforts to provide stable economic environment

STORY: Former WTO chief underlines China's efforts to provide stable economic environment SHOOTING TIME: March 1, 2024 DATELINE: March 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:13 LOCATION: SHENZHEN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY/LAW SHOTLIST: 1. various of Council of the Shenzhen Court of International Arbitration 2. SOUNDBITE (English): ROBERTO AZEVEDO, Former Director-General of the World Trade Organization STORYLINE: Roberto Azevedo, former Director-General of the World Trade Organization, officially accepted an appointment on Friday as a member of the Council of the Shenzhen Court of International Arbitration (SCIA). In an exclusive interview with Xinhua, Azevedo underlined China's efforts to provide a stable economic environment by improving the dispute settlement mechanisms. SOUNDBITE (English): ROBERTO AZEVEDO, Former Director-General of the World Trade Organization "I think China has a very important role to play in today's world. Investors, companies, they want predictability. They want to know that the rules will be fo

WTO ministerial conference in Abu Dhabi

WTO ministerial conference in Abu Dhabi

Photo taken on Feb. 27, 2024, shows the venue of a four-day World Trade Organization ministerial conference through Feb. 29 in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates.

WTO Director General Okonjo-Iweala

WTO Director General Okonjo-Iweala

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, director general of the World Trade Organization, holds a press conference in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates, on Feb. 26, 2024.

WTO Director General Okonjo-Iweala

WTO Director General Okonjo-Iweala

World Trade Organization Director General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala gives an interview in Geneva on Feb. 16, 2024, ahead of a WTO ministerial conference scheduled later in the month in the United Arab Emirates.

Foreign leaders, heads of int'l organizations extend best wishes for Chinese New Year of Dragon

STORY: Foreign leaders, heads of int'l organizations extend best wishes for Chinese New Year of Dragon SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: Feb. 12, 2024 LENGTH: 0:03:18 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of festive activities 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): KRISTALINA GEORGIEVA, Managing Director of International Monetary Fund (IMF) 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): NGOZI OKONJO-IWEALA, World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): FATIH BIROL, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA) 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): DAVID ADEANG, Nauruan President 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): MOHAMED MUIZZU, Maldivian President 8. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): ARIF ALVI, Pakistani President 9. SOUNDBITE 8 (English): Vanuatu's President Nikenike Vurobaravu and his wife 10. SOUNDBITE 9 (English): NIKOS CHRISTODOULIDES, Cyprus President 11. SOUNDBITE 10 (English): WILIAME KATONIVERE, Fijian President 12. SOUNDBITE 11 (Eng

SWITZERLAND-GENEVA-CHINESE CULTURAL EVENT

SWITZERLAND-GENEVA-CHINESE CULTURAL EVENT

(230504) -- GENEVA, May 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Li Bing, wife of China's Ambassador to the World Trade Organization (WTO) Li Chenggang, displays one of her calligraphy works to guests during a Chinese cultural event at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, on May 2, 2023. The event, "Appreciating Masterpieces of Calligraphy and Painting and Sharing the Beautiful Future," included exhibitions of Chinese traditional paintings and calligraphy works, and also offered guests the chance to watch a traditional tea ceremony and taste Chinese gourmet snacks. TO GO WITH "Feature: Chinese cultural event in Geneva promotes better understanding, mutual learning" (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

SWITZERLAND-DAVOS-WTO CHIEF-INTERVIEW

SWITZERLAND-DAVOS-WTO CHIEF-INTERVIEW

(240120) -- DAVOS, Jan. 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala speaks during an exclusive interview with Xinhua on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, Jan. 18, 2024. China plays a key role in boosting global economic growth, World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has said. (Xinhua/Lian Yi)