Hong Kong is set to host the World Trade Organisation's 6th Ministerial Conference.

The move was accepted unanimously by WTO members at their General Council meeting today.

Secretary for Commerce, Industry & Technology John Tsang welcomed the decision saying it is a strong vote of confidence in Hong Kong.

"It is also a reflection of the WTO's appreciation of Hong Kong's constructive and active participation in the organisation," Mr Tsang said, adding the Government will do its best to stage a conference that is successful in both substantive and logistical terms.

"We will work out the detailed requirements for the conference with the WTO secretariat and draw up a detailed budget for examination by the Legislative Council, which has earlier given in-principle approval for Hong Kong to host the conference. We will strike a balance between being an effective host and deployment of limited resources."

Timing of the next conference is yet to be finalised.