European Confederation of International Trading Houses Associations

Mission & Goals

The functions of CITHA are: To keep the urgency of the challenge of free trade development before its member associations; To serve as a coordinating body for companies and individuals engaged in international trade through their national associations; To conduct studies and exchange information on emerging problems in third countries short of convertible currency (counter trade); To support actions and resolutions passed by member associations with respect to regulations affecting exporters' and importers' activities and hampering free trade; To defend international traders' interests worldwide and present their position to national and foreign authorities as well as international bodies and institutions.