India restates commitment to free, fair global trade, hails Okonjo-Iweala’s appointment as WTO DG

 

India said she remains committed to free and fair global trade, expressing delight with the emergence of Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as the Director General of the World Trade Organization, (WTO).

The commitment of the Asian country government was expressed in a congratulation message to Dr. Okonjo-Iweala on her election.

India and Nigeria have always supported each other at multilateral policy issues including on global trade issues.

A tweet on Wednesday by the Commerce & Industry Minister, Government of India,
Mr. Piyush Goyal congratulated Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on her election as DG WTO.

The tweet said: “Congratulations @NOIweala on becoming the first woman & African to be elected as @WTO Director-General.

“I look forward to our productive interactions to highlight India’s commitment towards free and fair global trade.”

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