The UfM engages international actors to tackle trade and investment policies

March 3, 2025
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 Geneva, 25-27 February 2025. The Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) successfully concluded its Study Visit on International Trade and Investment Policy held from February 25 to 27, 2025 in Geneva, Switzerland. Organized in partnership with the World Trade Organization (WTO), the UN TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT (UNCTAD), and the International Trade Centre (ITC), the study visit brought together policymakers to engage in high-level discussions on key trade and investment policies. The study visit aimed to familiarize participants with the latest trade and investment policies, multilateral frameworks, and global trends impacting economic growth and sustainability, the study visit addressed key themes that ranged from investment facilitation and trade digitalization to sustainability and inclusive trade policies, aligning with the UfM’s commitment to fostering economic integration in the Mediterranean region. Throughout the three-day visit, participants engaged in insightful discussions and knowledge-sharing sessions, covering key topics including International Investment Agreements (IIAs) and Investment FacilitationTrade in Services and Digital TradeSustainable and Inclusive Trade Policies, and Regional Economic Integration and E-Commerce. Expert-led presentations, focus group discussions, and case studies provided practical insights into policy formulation and implementation.

Countries covered:

  • Algeria
  • Egypt
  • Israel
  • Jordan
  • Lebanon
  • Libya
  • Morocco
  • Palestine *
  • Syria *
  • Tunisia
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