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Mr. Pascal Lamy

Mr. Pascal Lamy
Director-General
World Trade Organization

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International Economic Law
World Trade Organization (WTO)
The Relationship between WTO Law and
General International Law
Pascal Lamy, Director-General of the WTO, lectures on the main functions of the WTO and how it relates to the general system of international law.  Director-General Lamy explains that while focusing on international trade, the WTO recognizes the importance of non-trade concerns. He also explains how the WTO works with other international organisations and the UN in addressing world problems, in particular those relating to trade and development issues.

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International Economic Law
World Trade Organization (WTO)
The Relationship between WTO Law and General International Law
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