The World Trade Organization has said it would convene a special meeting of its General Council to advance the process for selecting the next Director-General.
A statement issued by Chairman of the General Council, Ambassador PETTER ØLBERG of Norway, said the meeting will be held on November 28 and  29, 2024.
The meeting follows the announcement by the Chairman on November 9, that no candidates for the position of Director-General had emerged by the 8th of November nomination deadline, other than the incumbent Director-General, NGOZI OKONJO-IWEALA.
The first day of the General Council meeting would allow members to hear a presentation from NGOZI OKONJO-IWEALA on her vision for the World Trade Organization, followed by a question-and-answer session.
The second day could then provide an opportunity for members to decide on the appointment of the next Director-General.