Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
@noiweala.bsky.social
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At the Confederation of Indian Industries Partnership Summit 2025 in Visakhapatnam, giving a keynote speech on the value of the multilateral trading system and the challenges and opportunities confronting it, including in particular for business. (1/3)
November 14, 2025 at 9:05 PM
At the Confederation of Indian Industries Partnership Summit 2025 in Visakhapatnam, giving a keynote speech on the value of the multilateral trading system and the challenges and opportunities confronting it, including in particular for business. (1/3)
Good to have spent some quality time in Visakhapatnam with HE Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry of India, on the sidelines of the 30th CII Partnership Summit. (1/2)
November 14, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Good to have spent some quality time in Visakhapatnam with HE Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry of India, on the sidelines of the 30th CII Partnership Summit. (1/2)
Nice to welcome Hon Damien O’Connor, MP and former Minister of Trade of New Zealand, back to the WTO. Very nice to see you again and to chat over the present challenges facing the multilateral trading system. (1/2)
November 13, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Nice to welcome Hon Damien O’Connor, MP and former Minister of Trade of New Zealand, back to the WTO. Very nice to see you again and to chat over the present challenges facing the multilateral trading system. (1/2)
A big welcome to the new African Union Permanent Representative in Geneva HE Dr. Girma Amente Nono.
November 11, 2025 at 7:53 PM
A big welcome to the new African Union Permanent Representative in Geneva HE Dr. Girma Amente Nono.
Happy to receive Dr. Weyand Sabine, Director-General for Trade of the European Commission and her delegation to discuss progress on the reform of the WTO among other issues. Thank you for a very constructive conversation.
November 11, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Happy to receive Dr. Weyand Sabine, Director-General for Trade of the European Commission and her delegation to discuss progress on the reform of the WTO among other issues. Thank you for a very constructive conversation.
Sad to say goodbye to H.E Ambassador Yackoley Kokou Johnson of Togo as he leaves Geneva for an important new position in Togo. Excellency, thank you for all the hard work done during your time especially with the Enhanced Integrated Framework and the Least Developed Countries. (1/2)
November 11, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Sad to say goodbye to H.E Ambassador Yackoley Kokou Johnson of Togo as he leaves Geneva for an important new position in Togo. Excellency, thank you for all the hard work done during your time especially with the Enhanced Integrated Framework and the Least Developed Countries. (1/2)
Congratulations to the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, and to H.E Ambassador Aicha Vall Verges and her team for the deposit of the instrument of ratification for the Fisheries Subsidies Agreement. (1/2)
November 10, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Congratulations to the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, and to H.E Ambassador Aicha Vall Verges and her team for the deposit of the instrument of ratification for the Fisheries Subsidies Agreement. (1/2)
Closing out the Climate Conference with my speech at the Plenary Session addressing the ways in which trade can deliver for climate action. In this regard it is an honor to have been named one of the Titans in the TIME Climate100 list of 2025. Also a family photo to round out the event.
November 8, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Closing out the Climate Conference with my speech at the Plenary Session addressing the ways in which trade can deliver for climate action. In this regard it is an honor to have been named one of the Titans in the TIME Climate100 list of 2025. Also a family photo to round out the event.
More friendly faces, more engaging conversations on trade and climate. With HE Mays Mouissi, Minister of Environment of Gabon, COP30 Special Envoy for Climate Change, LaurenceTubiana, President of the European Climate Foundation, (1/2)
November 8, 2025 at 10:07 PM
More friendly faces, more engaging conversations on trade and climate. With HE Mays Mouissi, Minister of Environment of Gabon, COP30 Special Envoy for Climate Change, LaurenceTubiana, President of the European Climate Foundation, (1/2)
At the edge of the Amazon forest in Belem with my Brazilian and WTO team and sipping a coconut for a moment of relaxation.
November 8, 2025 at 9:53 PM
At the edge of the Amazon forest in Belem with my Brazilian and WTO team and sipping a coconut for a moment of relaxation.
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November 8, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Beware this story going around on WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook is false! We are taking action! The person who did this could not even spell my name. Whichever coward did this should write the message in their own name and not hide behind mine or anyone else’s!! Scammers and 419 ers stop!
In Belem with HE President Alexander Stubb of Finland talking not only trade and climate but having a deep conversation about multilateralism and the multilateral trading system.
November 8, 2025 at 12:02 PM
In Belem with HE President Alexander Stubb of Finland talking not only trade and climate but having a deep conversation about multilateralism and the multilateral trading system.
On the sidelines of COP30 in Belem, good meetings with the President of the African Union Commission HE Mahamoud Ali Youssouf. Going over issues of importance to Africa at the WTO and discussing the need for an effective MC14. (1/2)
November 8, 2025 at 11:59 AM
On the sidelines of COP30 in Belem, good meetings with the President of the African Union Commission HE Mahamoud Ali Youssouf. Going over issues of importance to Africa at the WTO and discussing the need for an effective MC14. (1/2)
At the COP30 conference in Belem, greeting HE the Vice President of Nigeria Alhaji Kashim Shettima GCON and his team. Also with President of Sidi Ould Tahl and PM of Barbados HE Mia Amor Mottley.
November 8, 2025 at 11:40 AM
At the COP30 conference in Belem, greeting HE the Vice President of Nigeria Alhaji Kashim Shettima GCON and his team. Also with President of Sidi Ould Tahl and PM of Barbados HE Mia Amor Mottley.
A very constructive exchange at the Breakfast Roundtable on Transforming Industry – A Dialogue on Opportunity, Solutions and Impact. How do countries take action on greening industry whilst avoiding policies that militate against competitiveness or can be seen as protectionist? (1/4)
November 8, 2025 at 11:38 AM
A very constructive exchange at the Breakfast Roundtable on Transforming Industry – A Dialogue on Opportunity, Solutions and Impact. How do countries take action on greening industry whilst avoiding policies that militate against competitiveness or can be seen as protectionist? (1/4)
Excellent meeting with HE Chancellor Friedrich Merz of Germany. Thank you, Your Excellency, for allotting time for a comprehensive discussion of the present challenges facing the Multilateral Trading System and the WTO, (1/3)
November 7, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Excellent meeting with HE Chancellor Friedrich Merz of Germany. Thank you, Your Excellency, for allotting time for a comprehensive discussion of the present challenges facing the Multilateral Trading System and the WTO, (1/3)
At the Thematic Session on Forests and Oceans at COP30 Brazil. Talking about WTO Members‘ delivery of the Fisheries Subsidies Agreement which does away with 22 billion dollars in harmful subsidies. (1/2)
November 7, 2025 at 8:56 PM
At the Thematic Session on Forests and Oceans at COP30 Brazil. Talking about WTO Members‘ delivery of the Fisheries Subsidies Agreement which does away with 22 billion dollars in harmful subsidies. (1/2)
Catching up with Prime Minister HE Gaston Browne of Antigua and Barbuda and a very good discussion with HE President of Guyana Mohamed Irfaan Ali on trade and climate and on the reform of WTO.
November 7, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Catching up with Prime Minister HE Gaston Browne of Antigua and Barbuda and a very good discussion with HE President of Guyana Mohamed Irfaan Ali on trade and climate and on the reform of WTO.
Catching up with Their Exellencies in Belem. With our host President Lula, thank you for the kind invitation. With President Emmanue lMacron, with His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco and Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley of Barbados.
November 7, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Catching up with Their Exellencies in Belem. With our host President Lula, thank you for the kind invitation. With President Emmanue lMacron, with His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco and Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley of Barbados.
Discussing the new Tropical Forest Forever Fund with HE James Marape PM of Papua New Guinea and Lesotho‘s trade challenges and opportunities with HE Deputy PM Nthomeng Majara on the sidelines of COP30 in Belem.
November 7, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Discussing the new Tropical Forest Forever Fund with HE James Marape PM of Papua New Guinea and Lesotho‘s trade challenges and opportunities with HE Deputy PM Nthomeng Majara on the sidelines of COP30 in Belem.
Great appreciation to HE Prime Minister of the UK Sir Keir Starmer for a wonderful conversation on multilateralism, the value of the Multilateral Trading system and criticality of WTO Reform.
Also great to briefly chat with His Royal Highness Prince William on the @earthshotprize.bsky.social.
Also great to briefly chat with His Royal Highness Prince William on the @earthshotprize.bsky.social.
November 7, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Great appreciation to HE Prime Minister of the UK Sir Keir Starmer for a wonderful conversation on multilateralism, the value of the Multilateral Trading system and criticality of WTO Reform.
Also great to briefly chat with His Royal Highness Prince William on the @earthshotprize.bsky.social.
Also great to briefly chat with His Royal Highness Prince William on the @earthshotprize.bsky.social.
At COP30 in Belem with IO colleagues.
HE UNSG Antonio Guterres, SG UNCTAD @rebecagrynspan.bsky.social, Executive Secretary UNFCCC Simon Stiel, @fao.org Director-General Qu Dongyu, VP Worldbank Ajay Banga, President NDB Dilma Rousseff, DG @who.int Dr.Tedros, (1/2)
HE UNSG Antonio Guterres, SG UNCTAD @rebecagrynspan.bsky.social, Executive Secretary UNFCCC Simon Stiel, @fao.org Director-General Qu Dongyu, VP Worldbank Ajay Banga, President NDB Dilma Rousseff, DG @who.int Dr.Tedros, (1/2)
November 7, 2025 at 11:50 AM
At COP30 in Belem with IO colleagues.
HE UNSG Antonio Guterres, SG UNCTAD @rebecagrynspan.bsky.social, Executive Secretary UNFCCC Simon Stiel, @fao.org Director-General Qu Dongyu, VP Worldbank Ajay Banga, President NDB Dilma Rousseff, DG @who.int Dr.Tedros, (1/2)
HE UNSG Antonio Guterres, SG UNCTAD @rebecagrynspan.bsky.social, Executive Secretary UNFCCC Simon Stiel, @fao.org Director-General Qu Dongyu, VP Worldbank Ajay Banga, President NDB Dilma Rousseff, DG @who.int Dr.Tedros, (1/2)
Meeting with PM of Norway HE Jonas Gahr Støre and President of DRC HE Felix Tshisekedi on the sidelines of COP30. Thank you for the good discussions on current trade challenges, WTO Reform and MC14 Ministerial. Also joined by HE President Azali Assouman of Comoros.
November 6, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Meeting with PM of Norway HE Jonas Gahr Støre and President of DRC HE Felix Tshisekedi on the sidelines of COP30. Thank you for the good discussions on current trade challenges, WTO Reform and MC14 Ministerial. Also joined by HE President Azali Assouman of Comoros.
Meeting up with President Ursula @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu of the European Commission on the sidelines of the COP30 event. Thank you Madam President for taking time to discuss present trade challenges and the role of the WTO. Appreciate the understanding of and support for WTO Reform. (1/2)
November 6, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Meeting up with President Ursula @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu of the European Commission on the sidelines of the COP30 event. Thank you Madam President for taking time to discuss present trade challenges and the role of the WTO. Appreciate the understanding of and support for WTO Reform. (1/2)
At the Opening of COP30 in Belem Brazil, UNSG Antonio Guterres said: "Trade and Investment should support and not undermine climate action." He is right. There are many positive trade policy actions that support climate action. (1/2)
November 6, 2025 at 4:39 PM
At the Opening of COP30 in Belem Brazil, UNSG Antonio Guterres said: "Trade and Investment should support and not undermine climate action." He is right. There are many positive trade policy actions that support climate action. (1/2)