An opening reception and dinner was held on 22 January at the Centre for Fine Arts Bozar, during which An Pierlé provided a musical performance. Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organization, accepted Minister Hadja Lahbib's invitation to give a keynote speech as the guest of honour. Executive Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis from the European Commission also spoke.

Today sees a discussion, at the Egmont Palace, among Member States on preparations for the 13th World Trade Organization Ministerial Conference. An exchange on the theme of Open Strategic Autonomy was also planned. Following the two working sessions, INTA Committee Chairman Bernd Lange explains the ongoing trade cases in the European Parliament. 

Finally, to close the Informal Meeting of Trade Ministers, Minister Hadja Lahbib and
Executive Vice President Dombrovskis hold a Press Conference.

Press moments

Press conference

• Part 1
• Part 2

Doorstep

• Doorstep video
• Doorstep transcription

Press kit

PDF press kit informal meeting of EU Trade Ministers