The co-convenors of the WTO Joint Statement Initiative (JSI) on Electronic Commerce jointly announced that the JSI has achieved a stabilised text. This is a significant milestone which reflects a balanced and inclusive outcome achieved after five years of negotiations. The agreement covers three broad areas of (a) digital trade facilitation; (b) open digital environment; and (c) business and consumer trust.

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MINISTRY OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY
26 JULY 2024