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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @noiweala.bsky.social · 8h

Many thanks to the South African G20 Presidency for this helpful initiative. (2/2)

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @noiweala.bsky.social · 8h

In the midst of reignited trade tensions, G20 Trade Ministers and invited guests held candid and very fruitful discussions on the reform and repositioning of the @wto.org, a matter of immense importance for the majority of WTO members. (1/2)

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @noiweala.bsky.social · 8h

and Hon. Chris Penk - New Zealand’s Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing.(2/2)

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @noiweala.bsky.social · 8h

On the sidelines of the G20 Trade Ministers Meeting in Gqeberha. Very useful bilaterals with Ministers - H.E. Mr. Budi Santoso - Indonesian Minister of Trade, H.E. Thani Al Zeyoudi - UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, H.E Mr Jitin Prasada - Indian Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, (1/2)

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @noiweala.bsky.social · 1d

At the same time we celebrate a long life of service to his country , well lived with honour and integrity , with a wonderful wife Aunty Bea and loving children Yvonne Ike May uncle’s soul rest in perfect peace. Amen (2/2)

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @noiweala.bsky.social · 1d

With gratitude to God we mourn the passing of a great supporter and mentor to me Uncle Chris Kolade. (1/2)

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @noiweala.bsky.social · 1d

Very helpful bilaterals at the G20 Trade Ministers Meeting in Gqeberha. With Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry of Singapore H.E Gan Kim YONG, Korean Trade Minister H.E Yeo Han-Koo and Austalian Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade H.E Matt Thistlethwaite.

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @noiweala.bsky.social · 1d

China’s International Trade Representative & Vice Minister for Commerce H.E Chenggang Li, Japanese State Minister of Foreign Affairs H.E. Hisayuki Fujii, and Netherlands Trade Minister
H.E. Ms. Aukje de Vries. (2/2)

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @noiweala.bsky.social · 1d

At the G20 Trade Ministers Meeting Hosted by South Africa in Gqeberha.
Important bilateral meetings with Their Excellencies - EU Commissioner for Trade H.E. @marossefcovic.bsky.social, (1/2)

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @noiweala.bsky.social · 1d

With great thanks to Minister of Trade H.E. Tau Parks, Deputy Minister of Trade Zuko Godlimpi, and the entire South African trade team. Thanks also to Ambassador Petter Olberg for a clear and succinct presentation of the Geneva work on the reform process.(2/2)

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @noiweala.bsky.social · 1d

At the G20 Trade Ministers Meeting Hosted by South Africa in Gqeberha. Ministerial Brainstorming Session on WTO Reform. Excellent discussion with great candour, differing priorities on reform but clear emerging areas of convergence on what works, what doesn’t work and what needs repositioning. (1/2)

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @noiweala.bsky.social · 2d

People know I love African , especially Nigerian, art and artists. So much talent and creativity in our country and on the continent!! (2/2)

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @noiweala.bsky.social · 2d

Wow! Several friends have forwarded this to me. I don’t normally like portraits of myself ( I don’t believe I am that important to warrant portraits) but I do want to salute Bamaiyi Danladi Art for his great talent and creativity. (1/2)

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @noiweala.bsky.social · 3d

Also with H.E. Amb Guilherme Patriota and the Brazilian delegation. (2/2)

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @noiweala.bsky.social · 3d

Was happy to welcome H.E. Amb Philip Fox-Drummond Gough who joined us at today‘s General Council Meeting. Thanks for Brazil‘s very important contributions on the present trade challenges and WTO reform and also on Sustainable Agriculture. (1/2)

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @noiweala.bsky.social · 7d

Receiving credentials from H.E. Nahida Sobhan, Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN Institutions and WTO. Warm welcome to you, Excellency, and look forward to our work together.

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @noiweala.bsky.social · 7d

Impressive to see the high caliber gathering from around the world including academia and the private sector. Was also good to meet Minister H.E. Manuel Tovar Rivera from Costa Rica.(2/2)

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @noiweala.bsky.social · 7d

Thanks to the UK government, especially Minister H.E. Chris Bryant, DG Kate Joseph, Amb Kumar Iyer, DPR Rebecca Fisher Lamb and their team for some substantive and thought provoking discussions on WTO reform at @wiltonpark.bsky.social. (1/2)

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @noiweala.bsky.social · 8d

Working together on global trade challenges, many thanks to the German State Secretary of the Foreign Federal Office H.E Dr Bernhard Kotsch for an extremely constructive discussion on tackling current challenges of the trading system. Thanks also to H.E Ambassador Carmen Heidecke.

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @noiweala.bsky.social · 10d

I know times are difficult and the world itself is turbulent but I still want to wish every Nigerian a happy Oct 1 and Gods guidance over us and our beloved nation!!

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @noiweala.bsky.social · 11d

Minister of Finance Sheikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa and Ambassador Abdulla Abdullatif Abdulla and his team (especially Ms Maryam Al Doseri) for making this happen.(3/3)

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @noiweala.bsky.social · 11d

Thank you for keeping your word and supporting this work on digital trade! Many thanks to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Minister of Trade H.E Abdullah bin Adel Fakhro, (2/3)

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @noiweala.bsky.social · 11d

Great news! Many thanks to the Kingdom of Bahrain for its contribution to the WEIDE Fund of $200,000. Bahrain has been at the forefront in empowering women entrepreneurs. (1/3)

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @noiweala.bsky.social · 11d

Happy to welcome Hon. Secretary Tashi Wangmo of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment of Bhutan, for resumed discussions on Bhutans Accession.

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @noiweala.bsky.social · 11d

Receiving credentials today from their Excellencies Ambassador Yongjie Li of the People’s Republic of China and Ambassador Gabriel Bellón of Uruguay. Thanks for hitting the ground running. We now need to work together towards delivering MC14.

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