Several trade ministers from the World Trade Organisation are expected to gather over the next few days.
The MC13 gathering, held in Abu Dhabi, will be co-chaired by New Zealand's own Trade Minister- Todd McClay.
NZME business commentator Fran O'Sullivan says New Zealand has a lot to gain over this timeframe, if McClay does well.
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