22/08/2012 15:31
RF is WTO member now
Russia has officially become a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO) after years of negotiations.
With its formal accession, Russia becomes the 156th country to join the body that sets global trade rules and enforces trade agreements.
Until now, Russia was the largest economy in the world that was a not a WTO member. Russia’s membership became official 30 days after the move was formally supported by both chambers of parliament and the government.