- to implement the new world trade system as visualised in the Agreement;
- to promote World Trade in a manner that benefits every country;
- to ensure that developing countries secure a better balance in the sharing of the advantages resulting from the expansion of international trade corresponding to their developmental needs;
- to demolish all hurdles to an open world trading system and usher in international economic renaissance because the world trade is an effective instrument to foster economic growth;
- to enhance competitiveness among all trading partners so as to benefit consumers and help in global integration;
- to increase the level of production and productivity with a view to ensuring level of employment in the world;
- to expand and utilize world resources to the best;
- to improve the level of living for the global population and speed up economic development of the member nations.