Afghans win approval to join WTO
Afghanistan has won formal approval to join the World Trade Organisation in a move the US-backed government hopes will help lift its war-shattered economy and create jobs in one of the world's poorest countries.
Afghanistan has until June 30 to ratify the agreement, the final step before becoming a full member of the organization that underpins the global system of international trade.
"Trade-led growth will create new economic opportunities and jobs, especially for women; it will reduce poverty, and increase prosperity," said Afghanistan's Deputy Chief Executive Mohammad Khan Rahmani, in a speech at a WTO meeting in Nairobi where the agreement was passed.
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