Uzbekistan's WTO accession discussed at University of World Economy and Diplomacy

Uzbekistan's accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO) was discussed at a meeting held at the University of World Economy and Diplomacy (JIDU). Sung-Yo Choi, chair of the working party on Uzbekistan's accession, and Maika Oshikawa, director of the WTO accession department, took part. JIDU rector Sodiq Safoev also attended the event.

Participants discussed the country's process of joining the WTO, economic and legislative reforms, and the development of cooperation between Uzbekistan and the Republic of Korea. Views were also expressed on training specialists in international trade and trade diplomacy, including developing the "International Trade Law" study programme. JIDU and the WTO also considered joint research, international conferences and expert meetings.

Afterwards, students listened to a lecture by WTO representatives on international trade and Uzbekistan's membership process.