Concluding Remarks by the Chairperson, H.E. Dr. Athaliah Lesiba Molokomme of Botswana, acting on behalf of the current Chairperson of the Trade Policy Review Body, H.E. Mr. Ángel Villalobos Rodríguez of Mexico, at the Trade Policy Review of Switzerland and Liechtenstein, 18 and 20 May 2022.

The sixth joint Trade Policy Review of Switzerland and Liechtenstein (the eight review of Switzerland and the sixth review of Liechtenstein) has enabled Members to understand the main developments that have occurred in the trade, economic and investment policies of Switzerland and Liechtenstein since the review conducted in 2017. The strong interest in Switzerland’s and Liechtenstein’s trade policies is evident from the written questions posed and the large number of delegations that made statements, 48 delegations took the floor during the first day. This reflects the importance of individual Members’ trade and investment relationships with Switzerland and Liechtenstein as well as a generally shared recognition and appreciation of the significant role of these Members in supporting the multilateral trading system.