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World Trade Organization

International organization

Structure and appointment

Established by the Marrakesh Agreement (1994). A Ministerial Conference meeting at least once every two years is the top decision-making body, with a General Council between sessions. The WTO continues the GATT practice of decision-making by consensus.

Source: statute / agency record

Where to read more

Official sitehttps://www.wto.org
founding_documenthttps://www.wto.org/english/docs_e/legal_e/04-wto_e.htm

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