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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to lead WTO for a second term

Geneva, Nov 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) agreed on Friday to appoint incumbent Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to a second term, according to a press release from the organisation.

The decision was made during a special meeting of the WTO's General Council.

The process for appointing the next Director-General formally began on October 8.

By the end of the nomination period, Okonjo-Iweala, who had confirmed her willingness to serve a second four-year term, was the sole candidate for the position, Xinhua news agency reported.

Okonjo-Iweala's second term will commence on September 1, 2025.

Source: IANS

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