Uzbekistan Finalizes WTO Negotiations with Ecuador, Membership Within Reach

Uzbekistan has successfully concluded its World Trade Organization (WTO) accession talks with Ecuador, bringing the country closer to full membership.

The bilateral negotiations were finalized with the signing of a protocol on November 6, leaving only two more countries to complete the process, The Caspian Post reports, citing Uzbek media.

In a statement following the agreement, Uzbekistan’s representative, Urunov, expressed his gratitude to the Ecuadorian delegation for their constructive dialogue and continued support throughout the negotiations. This marks a significant step in Uzbekistan’s journey to joining the WTO, with just a few remaining steps needed to finalize its membership.