Beijing, Baku hold first round of negotiations on Azerbaijan's accession to WTO

Beijing, Baku hold first round of negotiations on Azerbaijan's accession to WTO China and Azerbaijan held their first round of bilateral market access negotiations in Baku from Monday to Tuesday for Azerbaijan’s accession to WTO
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January 15, 2025 15:02
Beijing, Baku hold first round of negotiations on Azerbaijan's accession to WTO

China and Azerbaijan held their first round of bilateral market access negotiations in Baku from Monday to Tuesday for Azerbaijan’s accession to WTO, China’s Ministry of Commerce said on January 15, Report informs via ECNS.cn.

The two sides engaged in in-depth discussions on trade in goods and services, reaching some consensus. Both parties agreed to accelerate subsequent negotiations and support Azerbaijan's early entry into the WTO, MOFCOM said.

Azerbaijan, which applied for WTO membership in 1997, is currently conducting bilateral market access talks with 21 WTO members, including China, the EU, and the US.

According to a study by the Asian Development Bank, commissioned by Azerbaijan's Ministry of Economy, joining the WTO could result in a 9 percent increase in real GDP and a 30-40 percent rise in tariff revenue — as higher trade volumes compensate for reduced import duties.

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