In his keynote speech at the centenary summit of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in Paris on 28 May, Director-General Roberto Azevêdo thanked the ICC for its constant support of multilateralism and for its contribution to delivering growth, development, job creation and stability. He said that the creation of the ICC was a statement of intent about the positive role that business can play in the world and concluded: “As we look to a new century of multilateralism, we need to summon up that spirit once again. We need your boldness, ambition and innovation to help improve and strengthen the trading system for the future.”