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Incoming WTO head warns 'vaccine nationalism' could slow pandemic recovery

Okonjo-Iweala told Reuters her top priority was to ensure the WTO does more to address the pandemic

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The former Nigerian finance minister and senior World Bank executive was appointed on Monday in a consensus process and starts her new job on March 1

Reuters

3 min read Last Updated : Feb 16 2021 | 2:10 AM IST

The World Trade Organization's incoming chief on Monday warned against "vaccine nationalism' that would slow progress in ending the COVID-19 pandemic and could erode economic growth for all countries - rich and poor.

Okonjo-Iweala told Reuters her top priority was to ensure the WTO does more to address the pandemic, saying members should accelerate efforts to lift export restrictions slowing trade in needed medicines and supplies.

The former Nigerian finance minister and senior World Bank executive was appointed on Monday in a consensus process and starts her new job on March 1.

"The WTO can contribute so much more to

Topics : World Trade Organization WTO

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