Press Release: EU welcomes 3 new members to the World Trade Organisation

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Series Details IP/11/1548 (15.12.11)
Publication Date 15/12/2011
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The EU welcomes the accession of Montenegro, Russia and Samoa to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) on 15 December 2011, bringing the total number of Members to 157. The EU is also expected to formally conclude its bilateral negotiations with the Lao People's Democratic Republic on its accession to the WTO on 16 December.

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BBC News, 16.12.11: Russia set to become WTO member after 18 years of talks http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-16212643

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