Activities
The Friends of Multilateralism Group
Instructions for participation in FMG events
- When participating in events organized by the FMG either virtually or in person, participants should indicate their names, titles and their affiliation (for example, Amb./PR XXX, “France”or “French Mission to the WTO”).
- Affiliations should reflect the official nomenclature used by the WTO.
- IGO and NGOs should use their official affiliation (for example,“WEF” or “World Economic Forum”).
- When making interventions, participants should also use the above-mentioned nomenclature.
WTO Reform
FMG Online Brainstorming on “How to Address the Subsidies Challenge to the Trading System”
On March 23, 2023, the Friends of Multilateralism Group (FMG) organized an online brainstorming session to discuss how to address the subsidies challenge to the trading system. John Weekes, FMG member and Former Ambassador of Canada to the WTO moderated this session....
FMG Online Brainstorming on “Next Steps for Fisheries Subsidies Negotiations: Implementation and Further Negotiations”
On January 26, 2023, the Friends of Multilateralism Group (FMG) organized an online brainstorming session to discuss “Fisheries Subsidies Negotiations”. Stuart Harbinson, FMG member and Former Chief Representative of HK China to the WTO moderated this session. ...
Trade Policy Preview (TP-P)
FMG “Trade Policy Preview” (TP-P) Session on Japan
On February 21 2023, the Friends of Multilateralism Group (FMG) organized the 7th session of its “Trade Policy Preview” (TP-P) brainstorming series on Japan. Xiankun LU, CEO of FMG moderated this session. Simon Evenett, FMG member and coordinator of Global...
FMG “Trade Policy Preview” (TP-P) Session on U.S.A.
On December 5, 2022, the Friends of Multilateralism Group (FMG) organized the 6th session of its “Trade Policy Preview” (TP-P) brainstorming series on U.S.A. Xiankun Lu, Founder and CEO of FMG moderated this session. Simon Evenett, FMG member and coordinator of...
Covid-19 and Trade
FMG Brainstorming “Arriving at an equitable response to the pandemic”
On 11th January 2022, the Friends of Multilateralism Group (FMG) organized an online brainstorming session based on the article “Arriving at an equitable response to the pandemic” authored by Pradeep S. Mehta and Sneha Singh of Consumer Unity & Trust Society (CUTS...
FMG Brainstorming “The future of GVCs and FDI: Policy challenges beyond the Pandemic”
On June 26th 2021, the Friends of Multilateralism Group (FMG) has organized an online brainstorming titled “The future of GVCs and FDI: Policy challenges beyond the Pandemic”. This session was based on the recent report FMG member Simon Evenett’s report...
Interview Series: MC12 and beyond
FMG MC12 Interview with Wendy Cutler
On July 7th, the FMG organized the 16th session of its interview series “MC12 and Beyond”. Xiankun Lu, CEO of FMG interviewed Ms. Wendy Cutler, FMG member, Vice President of the Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) and former Acting Deputy U.S. Trade Representative on...
FMG MC12 Interview with Stuart Harbinson
On June 30th, the FMG organized the 15th session of its interview series “MC12 and Beyond”. Xiankun Lu, CEO of FMG interviewed Mr. Stuart Harbinson, FMG member and Former Chief Representative of HK China to the WTO on MC12 outcomes about JSIs, the opportunities and...
WTO Public Forum
2022 WTO Public Forum
From 27th to 30th Sept 2022, the WTO Public Forum 'Towards a sustainable and inclusive recovery: ambition to action' was held at the WTO premises in Geneva. The Friends of Multilateralism Group has actively participated in this year’s public forum. The sessions that...
Others
FMG Internal Briefing on the Report “Reimagining the TPP: Revisions that Could Facilitate U.S. Reentry”
On March 1, 2023, the Friends of Multilateralism Group (FMG) organized an internal briefing on the report of Wendy Cutler and Clete Willems titled “Reimagining the TPP: Revisions that Could Facilitate U.S. Reentry”. Xiankun Lu, Founder and CEO of FMG moderated this...
FMG Online Brainstorming “Integration of MSMEs within the MTS”
On 17 November 2022, the Friends of Multilateralism Group (FMG) has organized an online brainstorming session titled “Integration of MSMEs within the MTS”. Patrick Low, Co-Chair of FMG and former Chief Economist of the WTO moderated this session. José Luís...