UfM Study Visit on International Trade and Investment Policy
In alignment with its 2025 UfM Work Programme and in response to the pressing economic and trade challenges in the region, the Economic Development and Employment (EDE) Division of the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) Secretariat organized a study visit in collaboration with the World Trade Organization (WTO), the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), and the International Trade Centre (ITC). The study visit, held from 25 to 27 February 2025 in Geneva, aimed to deepen stakeholders’ understanding of contemporary trade and investment policies and to explore opportunities for regional cooperation.
This initiative built on the commitment expressed at the 11th UfM Ministerial on Trade, where Ministers reaffirmed their support for multilateral initiatives contributing to the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. By facilitating direct engagement with key global trade and investment organizations, the study visit sought to empower stakeholders from the MENA region and the Balkans with the necessary knowledge and tools to strengthen their economies.
March 2025
