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WTO head expected to step down early: source

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Reuters
14 May, 2020, 03:50 pm
Last modified: 14 May, 2020, 03:54 pm

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WTO head expected to step down early: source

Brazilian Roberto Azevedo, 62, has been director-general at the Geneva-based trade body since 2013

Reuters
14 May, 2020, 03:50 pm
Last modified: 14 May, 2020, 03:54 pm
FILE PHOTO: Director-General of World Trade Organization Roberto Azevedo attends a session at the 50th World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 21, 2020. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
FILE PHOTO: Director-General of World Trade Organization Roberto Azevedo attends a session at the 50th World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 21, 2020. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

The head of the World Trade Organization is expected to step down earlier than planned, a Geneva-based source said, and has summoned a virtual meeting to inform national members on Thursday afternoon.

Brazilian Roberto Azevedo, 62, has been director-general at the Geneva-based trade body since 2013 and was on a second term of office due to conclude at the end of August 2021.

The heads of delegations of the WTO's 164 members were called to a special meeting to be held at 4 pm (1400 GMT) on Thursday to inform them about "pressing WTO administrative issues".

The WTO said it would have an announcement following the meeting, but would not comment until then.

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