The U.S. welcomed here Wednesday the selection of Roberto Azevedo as the new Director General of the World Trade Organization (WTO). Acting United States Trade Representative Demetrios Marantis welcomed in a statement the consensus of the 159 Members of the WTO in choosing Roberto Azevedo as the body\'s next Director-General. Marantis added that the \"WTO Members had an excellent pool of candidates from which to choose our next Director-General, particularly in the case of the two finalists. Both are strong leaders.\" \"The United States is pleased to join the consensus decision that has selected Roberto Azev$do as the next Director-General of the WTO, and we look forward to working with him and with our fellow Members for a robust, relevant, and productive organization in the years to come,\" Marantis affirmed.