Russia joined the World Trade Organization on Aug. 22 to become its 156th member. Two days later, the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu jointed the WTO as its 157th member.
This is the first time since 2001 when China jointed the WTO that a large trading country like Russia has joined the organization that deals with the global rules of trade between countries.
As an important WTO member, Russia should realize its responsibility to make its business environment transparent and contribute to working out constructive global trade rules from the standpoint of promoting global economic development.