FIFTEENTH SESSION OF THE MINISTERIAL
CONFERENCE
COMMUNICATION
FROM THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
The
following communication, dated 22 October 2025, from H.E. Dr Majid bin Abdullah
Al-Qassabi, Minister of Commerce of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the
Director-General is being circulated at the request of the delegation of the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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I recall the announcement of the
permanent representative of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the WTO,
Ambassador Almoqbel, during the last meeting of the General Council held on 6‑7 October 2025,
that Saudi Arabia will formally request to host the WTO's 15th
Ministerial Conference.
Our goal is to host a successful
Ministerial Conference that provides a collaborative and efficient platform
where all Members can work constructively to deliver productive and meaningful
outcomes. Hosting MC15 represents a strategic opportunity to demonstrate our
deep commitment to the principles and objectives of the WTO and the
Multilateral Trading System.
To that end, and on behalf of
the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, it is with great honour that I
formally express the Kingdom's sincere interest to host the 15th WTO
Ministerial Conference (MC15) 2028 in its Capital Riyadh. Our government
undertakes to provide its full support and make available all resources needed
to ensure that, if entrusted with this responsibility, MC15 would be a
resounding success.
I trust that this request will
be considered positively, and I pledge our commitment to working closely with
you, the WTO Secretariat, and all Members to ensure a productive, secure and
welcoming atmosphere for all delegations.
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