The World Trade Organization (WTO) celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2025.

• WTO was established in 1995 after the Marrakesh Agreement, succeeding GATT (1948).
• It is the only global organization governing trade rules between nations.
• Its goal is to ensure smooth, predictable, and free trade flows.
• Key bodies include the Ministerial Conference (highest decision-making) and Dispute Settlement Body.
• Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland.
• Members: 166, representing 98% of world trade.