Five years since the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) entered into force on 22 February 2017, global trade flows are well positioned for a COVID-19 recovery on the back of WTO members’ steady progress in implementing the landmark Agreement. Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala said the TFA has helped support global supply chain resilience and called for further work to help economies withstand future challenges.
“WTO members’ efforts to implement the Trade Facilitation Agreement over the past five years have been vital for global supply chain resilience, which is more than ever important amid the demands for a sustainable recovery from the pandemic. Border reforms to fulfil TFA commitments, such as the streamlining of trade procedures, expedited approvals for perishable goods, and establishment of information portals, have helped ensure that food, vaccines, medical products and other essential supplies continued to reach people despite difficult conditions,” DG Okonjo-Iweala said.
This week I am back in London. I have been here also during the pandemic, but now it is easier to go and be here again. Next week the final Covid-19 restrictions are removed. Let’s hope it stays that way.
People on the plane, in the airport, at Paddington and in the city. People are walking on the streets of London again. It is great.
I have so many friends here and we have many customers. it finally feels like the new normal is here. I will be back.
It is Twos-Day today: 22/02/2022. Let’s use this opportunity to start supporting each other better.
Help somebody in need. Send a short message of support to somebody. Get in contact with someone you haven’t talked to in a while.
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