Bhutan’s Working Party on Accession held its 5th meeting on 9 July 2026, marking the country’s return to WTO accession negotiations after an 18-year pause. WTO members welcomed Bhutan back to the negotiating table, and Bhutan reaffirmed its commitment to joining the organization while noting economic progress since 2008.
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Bhutan resumes WTO accession negotiations after 18-year hiatus
Original: Bhutan resumes negotiations to join the WTO after 18-year hiatus