Azerbaijan continues to make progress towards WTO accession

The 16th meeting of the Working Party on Azerbaijan’s WTO accession took place on 26 September, injecting new energy into the country’s membership bid following the recent appointment of a new chief negotiator. The meeting highlighted Azerbaijan’s reinforced determination to join the WTO, with many members praising the nation’s recent reform initiatives. Members also emphasized the need for significant advances in both market access and regulatory negotiations to maintain the momentum of the accession talks.