Forum for multilateral trade negotiations (see Doha Development Round)
Resolving trade disputes between States (see Dispute Settlement)
Setting the legal ground-rules for trade in the form of Agreements
Monitoring Members' trade policy through the Trade policy Review Mechanism
Becoming a WTO member requires compliance with the WTO rules in force and negotiations with the existing members on the acceding country’s commitments. These negotiations are concluded when there is a decision taken by the WTO Ministerial Conference.