Code of Conduct

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IMTCO aims to promote and assist the sustainable development of international multilateral trade, strengthen economic ties between countries around the world, and restore the spirit of cooperation in international multilateral trade through joint efforts.

IMTCO is a rules-based, non-discriminatory and fair multilateral trading system, and hopes to establish a fair and transparent cooperation platform for all countries in the world to consolidate and enhance the good partnership among all countries in the world.

IMTCO calls on countries around the world to strengthen trade partnerships and work together to achieve the UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, which has become a key development strategy for us.

Equality, respect, collaboration and life-long learning are the cornerstones of our values.

Foundations of Multilateral Trade

Non-discrimination, liberalization, transparency and fairness.

1. IMTCO is committed to encouraging trade exchanges and cooperation among countries around the world, and firmly opposes all conflicts and discrimination prohibited by law, such as gender/nationality/religion.

2. IMTCO follows the multilateral trade system of the World Trade Organization, and makes free trade one of our main principles to further reduce trade barriers and make trade flow as freely as possible.

3. IMTCO regularly review and improve the transparency of routine work and data for better exchange of experience.

4. IMTCO firmly opposes such unfair behavior: members or partners violate the policies and fair treatment under the multilateral trading system, or falsify the illusion of “neutrality” in trade rules, standards and practices.

Environment

Sustainable development provides a common framework for both multilateral trade and environment to discuss issues.

IMTCO hopes that multilateral trade and environmental policies will reinforce each other and work to improve environmental standards and address environmental issues, such as establishing or strengthening environmental cooperation and guiding members and partners to participate in environmental affairs.

Non-profit

IMTCO is an international non-profit organization and does not operate to generate profit. All revenues are used for operational management, employee salaries and benefits, and the future development of IMTCO. We strictly adheres to all statutory requirements regarding accounting and financial reporting as well as tax legal and regulatory requirements, and we further emphasize the paramount importance of establishing records that truly reflect income and expenses.

Integrity and Compliance with Laws and Regulations

IMTCO always follows the framework of international law and the legal system of the country in which it operates to ensure that the organization’s operations do not involve any violations of law or human rights.

Integrity is a commitment that IMTCO must fulfill. It sets a higher standard for our behavior based on compliance with laws and regulations, and guides us in making the right choices in any situation.

No Involvement in Political, Military Activities, Partisan or Religious Conflicts

IMTCO will not support any party in any hostilities related to war and military; at no time will we engage in political, racial, religious or ideological arguments, and we always maintain the principle of neutrality. IMCTO firmly believes in peaceful and friendly international relations.