On September 29th, Professor Peter Van den Bossche, a renowned expert in WTO Law and International Economic Law, paid a visit to
the University of World Economy and Diplomacy.

Professor Van den Bossche, known for his past role as a World Trade Organization (WTO) Appellate Body Member and Chair (2009-2019), currently holds
the position of Director of Studies and Professor of International Economic Law at the World Trade Institute of the University of Bern. During his visit, he shared insights on the latest developments in the WTO dispute settlement system.

The students actively participated in the discussion, posing thought-provoking questions and gaining valuable knowledge from the professor's detailed and informative responses.

On 11 September, 2023, the International Conference on “Uzbekistan’s Pathway to the WTO Accession” was held at the University of World Economy and Diplomacy and organized in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Uzbekistan. It aims to facilitate knowledge sharing, best practices, and networking among academia, government, and industry representatives, all with a common vision of enhancing international trade cooperation.

The Meeting was attended by the representatives of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the World Trade Organization, European Union, ministries of the Republic of Uzbekistan, honorable Ambassadors of the United States of America, the United Kingdom, the People's Republic of China, France, India, Japan, and other embassies in the Republic of Uzbekistan, including representatives of other foreign and local organizations and institutions as well as professors and students of UWED. Notable speakers and panelists, both from within Uzbekistan and the global arena, shared their insights and expertise during the conference.

During the discussions and presentations, a number of key topics were discussed in the context of the country’s accession to the WTO. Thus, experts analyzed the trade-related regulatory reforms that Uzbekistan must undertake to bring them into line with WTO standards and practices. The potential economic benefits, market access and trade opportunities that Uzbekistan will have access to through joining this organization are considered. Discussions also focused on the legal and institutional frameworks that need to be developed and improved to ensure a smooth transition to the WTO. Experts paid particular attention to the potential impact on domestic industries and industries, identifying areas of growth and potential problems.

In conclusion, the conference participants emphasized the importance of international cooperation and partnership in assisting Uzbekistan on its path to joining the WTO.

The University of World Economy and Diplomacy, in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Uzbekistan, is conducting an international
conference on the topic of "Uzbekistan's pathway to the WTO Accession", which is scheduled to be held on September 11, 2023 at 10:30.

Representatives of the World Trade Organization, European Union, honorable Ambassadors of the United States of America, the United Kingdom,
the People's Republic of China, France, India, Japan, and other embassies in the Republic of Uzbekistan, as well as representatives of other foreign and local organizations and institutions, are expected to participate in this event.

The conference aims to facilitate knowledge sharing, best practices, and networking among academia, government, and industry representatives, all with a common vision of enhancing international trade cooperation.

Within the framework of the MFA project “Department of the World Trade Organization”, a competition of articles will be announced among master's and bachelor's students and doctoral students on topics related to the legal issues of Uzbekistan's accession to the WTO.

Recommended topics of articles:
1. Uzbekistan's WTO membership: challenges and opportunities;
2. Legal basis for increasing the export potential of Uzbekistan;
3. Advanced methods of WTO accession;
4. Features of the participation of States wishing to join the WTO in multilateral trade negotiations.

The contest is held as part of the conference on "Uzbekistan's WTO Accession: Challenges and Opportunities" (the results will be announced by mid-December).

Deadline for submitting articles: December 1, 2022.

The main requirements for the design of the article: Arial font, font size 12, line spacing 1.5.

The authors of the best articles are awarded with special prizes and certificates.

Articles can be submitted in Uzbek, Russian and English.

Articles should be sent electronically to the following mailing address: wtochair@uwed.uz