Barbados Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has reaffirmed the critical importance of maintaining an equitable multilateral trading system, calling it 'the cornerstone for the survival of small and developing countries.' In an exclusive interview with CMG, Mottley emphasized global cooperation amid rising economic uncertainties.</p>
'Sustainability isn't an option – it's an obligation,' she stated, urging nations to prioritize transparency and fairness in international trade frameworks. Her remarks come as the World Trade Organization (WTO) faces challenges in advancing consensus among its members.</p>
Analysts note that Barbados, as a small island developing state, highlights vulnerabilities shared by economies reliant on open markets and rule-based systems. Mottley's advocacy aligns with growing calls to reform multilateral institutions to better address climate-linked trade disruptions and digital economy imbalances.</p>
