The correct answer is Option 2 - Geneva
The headquarters of the World Trade Organization (WTO) is located in Geneva, Switzerland.
The WTO headquarters is situated in the Centre William Rappard building, which is located along the shores of Lake Geneva in the heart of the city. The building is named after William Rappard, a Swiss jurist and one of the founders of the International Labour Organization (ILO).
The World Trade Organization (WTO) is an international organization that deals with the global rules of trade between nations. It was established on January 1, 1995, succeeding the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), which was established in 1948. The WTO encompasses a set of agreements negotiated and signed by its member countries, aiming to facilitate smooth international trade and reduce trade barriers.
As of April 2024, the WTO has 166 member countries, representing the vast majority of global trade.
Comoros and Timor Leste were recently approved to join the WTO on February 26, 2024, bringing the total number of members to 166 |
