DG Okonjo-Iweala welcomes Prime Minister Plenkovic of Croatia to the WTO

Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala met with the Prime Minister of the Republic of Croatia, Andrej Plenkovic, on 20 May at the WTO.

 They discussed current trade challenges and shared concerns about the effects on the global economy.

They emphasized the crucial role of the multilateral trading system, the need for reform of the WTO, and the importance of dialogue and negotiated outcomes at times of tension.

DG Okonjo-Iweala complimented Croatia on its resilient and forward-looking economy, which is driven by services trade and digital transformation.

Both leaders agreed that the WTO’s next Ministerial Conference in Cameroon in March 2026 is an important opportunity for reform of the WTO and for strengthening its role in governing global trade..