European Economic and Social Committee

Visit of the Permanent Study Group on International Trade to Geneva - meeting with WTO Director General, Mr. Pascal Lamy

The EESC has increasingly been addressing international trade issues during the past several years. In this field the EESC is especially interested in environmental, social, labour and sustainable development aspects in the implementation of trade agreements as well as stronger civil society participation.

From left to right Member (2nd row): Mr Van Oorschot, Mr Andreasen, Mr Coldrick, Mr Seppo, Ms Persson, Mr Metzler, Mr Jasinski.
1 row: Ms Pichenot, Mr Lamy, Mr Peel, Ms Iotzova (REX secretariat).