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.
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...
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...
WTO Reform
FMG Internal Dialogue with Ambassadors titled “Post-MC12 Priority”
On September 19. 2022, the Friends of Multilateralism Group (FMG) organized an internal dialogue with Ambassadors titled “Post-MC12 Priority”. At the meeting, Li Chenggang, the Ambassador of China; Ángel VILLALOBOS RODRÍGUEZ, the Ambassador of Mexico; AGUIAR...
FMG Online Discussion on MC12, the future of MTS and future work of FMG
On Friday, 22 July 2022, the Friends of Multilateralism Group (FMG) organized an internal online meeting about MC12, the future of MTS and future work of FMG. Nearly 20 FMG/FFMG members attended the meeting. Annex 1: List of confirmed participants ...
Trade Policy Preview (TP-P)
FMG “Trade Policy Preview” (TP-P) Session on Mexico
On Sept. 22nd 2022, the Friends of Multilateralism Group (FMG) organized the 4th session of its “Trade Policy Preview” (TP-P) brainstorming series on Mexico. Clemens Boonekamp, FMG member and former Director of Trade Policies Review Division of the WTO moderated this...
FMG “Trade Policy Preview” (TP-P) Session on Pakistan
On 15 March 2022, the Friends of Multilateralism Group (FMG) organized the 3rd session of its “Trade Policy Preview” (TP-P) brainstorming series on Pakistan. Clemens Boonekamp, FMG member and Advisory Board member of the WTO Chairs Programme moderated this session....
WTO Public Forum
Trade Mediation: A more Accessible Dispute Resolution
On September 27, Jan Yves Remy, FMG Member and Director, Shridath Ramphal Centre for International Trade Law, Policy and Services (SRC), University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, Barbados attended this session at WTO Public Forum as speaker. The audio of...
Inclusive Trade Agenda: Enabling Women Traders in the Wake of COVID-19
On September 27, Jan Yves Remy, FMG Member and Director, Shridath Ramphal Centre for International Trade Law, Policy and Services (SRC), University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, Barbados attended this session at WTO Public Forum as moderator. The audio...
Others
FMG Internal Session on IPEF
On June 7, 2022, the Friends of Multilateralism Group (FMG) organized an internal online session on The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF). At the meeting, Wendy Cutler, FMG member, Vice President of the Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI), former Deputy...
FMG Online Brainstorming on Food Security: What Can the WTO Do in Times of Crisis?
On 26th May 2022, the Friends of Multilateralism Group (FMG) organized an online brainstorming session on WTO and food security. Ahmad Mukhtar, Senior Economist at the Regional Office of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) moderated this...