WTO Welcomes Seychelles as its 161st Member

On 26 April 2015, Seychelles became the 161st WTO member, ending 20 years of negotiating its accession terms with WTO members.

On 25 March 2015, President James Michel signed the “Instrument of Acceptance” of Seychelles’ Accession Protocol, confirming its membership terms, at a plenary meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers in Mahé, Victoria, Seychelles.

The Accession Commitments Database (ACDB) now includes the specific obligations that Seychelles undertook throughout its accession process. The database covers all accession commitments and related information provided in the Accession Working Party Reports and Accession Protocols of the members that have joined the WTO pursuant to Article XII of the Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the WTO.

WTO DG Azevêdo’s welcoming remarks to Seychelles during the 10 December General Council.