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 Internal Briefing by Sofia Boza on MC14 and WTO Reform
On 23 April 2026, the Friends of Multilateralism Group (FMG) organized an internal briefing on MC14 and WTO Reform. Mia Mikic, Chair of FMG Board moderated this session. Sofia Boza, former Ambassador of Chile to the WTO briefed the participants on the MC14 and...
FMG Internal Discussions on MC14 Outcomes
On 3 and 4 April, the Friends of Multilateralism Group (FMG) organized two repeat internal discussions on MC14 Outcomes, WTO reform and the way forward. The discussions were moderated by Xiankun Lu, CEO of FMG. Over 30 FMG members attended this two sessions. Annex:...
Dialogue with Alec Erwin: Session 04 of FMG High-level Dialogue Series “The Future of WTO Reform”
On 17 June, 2025, the Friends of Multilateralism Group (FMG) organized FMG High-Level Dialogue Series on The Future of WTO Reform, 4th Session: Dialogue with Alec Erwin. Trudi Hartzenberg, FMG Member, Executive Director of the Trade Law Centre (tralac) and WTO Chairs...
Dialogue with Arancha González: Session 03 of FMG High-level Dialogue Series “The Future of WTO Reform”
On 21 May, 2025, the Friends of Multilateralism Group (FMG) organized the 3rd session of its High-Level Dialogue Series on The Future of WTO Reform: Dialogue with Arancha González. Victor Do Prado, FMG Member and former Director of Council and Trade Negotiations...
Trade Policy Preview (TP-P) >>
FMG “Trade Policy Preview” (TP-P) Session on Australia
On 26 Feb 2025, the Friends of Multilateralism Group (FMG) organized the 11th session of its “Trade Policy Preview” (TP-P) brainstorming series on Australia. Xiankun Lu, CEO of FMG moderated this session. Simon Evenett, FMG member and coordinator of Global Trade...
FMG “Trade Policy Preview” (TP-P) Session on Nigeria
On November 4 2024, the Friends of Multilateralism Group (FMG) organized the 11th session of its “Trade Policy Preview” (TP-P) brainstorming series on Nigeria. Clemens Boonekamp, FMG member and former Director of the Agriculture Division of the WTO moderated this...
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...
Session 1: WTO’s Arbitral Decision on Chinese SEP Practices in DS611
On 4 September, 2025, the Friends of Multilateralism Group (FMG) organized the first session of FMG “WTO Disputes Decoding Series”. Gabrielle Marceau, FMG member and Honorary Professor (Emeritus) at the University of Geneva moderated this session. At the...
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...
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...
Others >>
FMG Internal Briefing on FIT Partnership
On 15 Dec 2025, the Friends of Multilateralism Group (FMG) organized an internal briefing on FIT Partnership. Mario Matus, Vice Chair of FMG Board moderated this session. At this session, H.E. Mr Tan Hung Seng, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Singapore to...
FMG Internal Briefing by Alice Tipping on Trade and Sustainability
On 27 November 2025, FMG organized an internal briefing on Trade and Sustainability. This session was moderated by Xiankun Lu, CEO of FMG. At the session, Alice Tipping, Programme Manager at the ICTSD and former diplomat and legal adviser in the New Zealand Ministry...