The 2018 Annual Report provides a comprehensive account of the WTO's activities in 2017 and early 2018. The Report begins with a message from WTO Director-General Roberto Azev do. This is followed by a brief overview of 2017 and more in-depth accounts of the WTO's various areas of activity over the past 12 months. Spotlights highlight major WTO events and activities, including the 11th WTO Ministerial Conference held in Buenos Aires.