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Eight candidates in running for WTO chief

Eight contenders from Britain, Egypt, Kenya, Mexico, Moldova, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia and South Korea have until September 7 to campaign for the job of WTO chief.

GENEVA (AN) — Eight contenders from Britain, Egypt, Kenya, Mexico, Moldova, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia and South Korea have until September 7 to campaign for election as the World Trade Organization's next director-general, officials announced on Friday.

The time allowed for campaigning has been shortened by a month to speed up the process, said David Walker, chair of the General Council, WTO’s highest decision-making body.

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