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 Webinar “Defending the multilateral tradingsystem: Survey findings on WTO reform”
On 2 June, the Friends of Multilateralism Group (FMG) organized a webinar on a survey carried out by Hinrich Foundation on the WTO and its article “Defending the multilateral tradingsystem: Survey findings on WTO reform”, authored by Chuin Wei Yap, program director...
FMG Internal Briefing “New Role of the WTO” by Gabrielle Marceau
On 30 April, the Friends of Multilateralism Group (FMG) organized an internal briefing on“New Role of the WTO”. This session is moderated by Stuart Harbinson, FMG member and former Chief Representative of HK China to the WTO. Gabrielle Marceau, Professor at the...
Dialogue with Tim GROSER: Session 02 of FMG High-level Dialogue Series “The Future of WTO Reform”
On March 17, 2025, the Friends of Multilateralism Group (FMG) organized the second session of FMG High-level Dialogue Series: “The Future of WTO Reform”. John Weekes, FMG member and former Ambassador of Canada to the WTO moderated this session. At the meeting,...
FMG High-level Dialogue Series: “The Future of WTO Reform”, Session 01 with Pascal LAMY
On January 14, 2025, the Friends of Multilateralism Group (FMG) organized the first session of FMG High-level Dialogue Series: “The Future of WTO Reform”. Alejandro Jara, FMG member and former WTO Deputy Director-General moderated this session. At the meeting,...
Trade Policy Preview (TP-P) >>
FMG “Trade Policy Preview” (TP-P) Session on China
On June 26 2024, the Friends of Multilateralism Group (FMG) organized the 10th session of its “Trade Policy Preview” (TP-P) brainstorming series on China. Clemens Boonekamp, FMG member and former Director of the Agriculture Division of the WTO moderated this session....
FMG “Trade Policy Preview” (TP-P) Session on SACU
On October 4 2023, the Friends of Multilateralism Group (FMG) organized the 9th session of its “Trade Policy Preview” (TP-P) brainstorming series on SACU. Clemens Boonekamp, FMG member and former Director of the Agriculture Division of the WTO moderated this session....
FMG Internal Briefing on Plastics Pollution and Environmentally Sustainable Plastics Trade
On 21st April 2023, the Friends of Multilateralism Group (FMG) organized an internal briefing by José Valencia, Ecuador's WTO Ambassador on the Dialogue on Plastics Pollution and Environmentally Sustainable Plastics Trade (IDP). Hamid Mamdouh, FMG member and former...
FMG Internal Briefing on Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform (FFSR)
On December 7, 2022, the Friends of Multilateralism Group (FMG) organized an internal briefing by Clare Kelly, New Zealand’s Ambassador to the WTO and Michelle Slade, Principal Adviser of Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Trade and Economic Group on fossil fuel...
Covid-19 and Trade >>
FMG & PEG brainstorming on Trade and Health
On May 11th 2021, Friends of Multilateralism Group (FMG) and The Punta del Este Group (PEG) co-organized an online brainstorming on Trade and Health. This session was based on following papers: Proposal by South Africa and India (Waiver from certain provisions...
FMG and PEG Virtual Brainstorming with Ricardo LAGOS and Pascal LAMY on Covid-19
On 4th May 2020, The Friends of Multilateralism Group (FMG) and The Punta del Este Group (PEG) co-organized a virtual brainstorming titled “Corona Crisis: Sharing a few thoughts”. H.E. Ricardo LAGOS, former President of Chile and Pascal LAMY, former WTO...
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 Webinar on the US-UK and US-China deals
On 16 May, 2025, the Friends of Multilateralism Group (FMG) organized a webinar on the US-UK and US-China deals. Stuart Harbinson, FMG Member and former represent Hong Kong and the HK Special Administrative Region of China at the WTO moderated the meeting. At...
FMG Webinar on the Implications of Trade Tensions for the Global Economy
On 14 May, 2025, the Friends of Multilateralism Group (FMG) organized a webinar on on the Implications of Trade Tensions for the Global Economy. Robert Koopman, FMG Member and former Chief Economist of the World Trade Organization moderated the meeting. At the...