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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 “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...
FMG 2nd Internal Discussion on Global Turbulence and WTO Reform
On 25 and 26 April, the Friends of Multilateralism Group (FMG) organized the second internal discussions on Global Turbulence and WTO Reform. At the meetings, attending FMG members discussed on the current evolving situations in international trade and 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 “Working Together for Better Climate Action”
On December 4, 2024, the Friends of Multilateralism Group (FMG) organized a webinar on “Working Together for Better Climate Action”. Bernard Hoekman, FMG Member and Professor and Director, Global Economics at the Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies, European...
FMG Internal Discussion on Its Priorities
On 24 October 2024, the Friends of Multilateralism Group (FMG) organized an internal online discussion on the FMG priorities in the future. Xiankun Lu, CEO of FMG moderated this discussion. Over 10 FMG members participated in this session and other members also...