<h1>Global Trade Leaders Seek Collaborative Solutions to Strengthen Multilateral Economic Partnerships and Navigate Complex International Challenges</h1> World Trade Organization director-general visited Japan and highlighted the current crisis in global free trade. During meetings with Japanese leadership, she emphasized the need to maintain and strengthen the multilateral trading system amid challenging economic conditions. The visit focused on addressing trade tensions, particularly those stemming from recent US trade policies, and exploring opportunities to reform international trade mechanisms.