The bloc seeks liberal product-specific rules in electronics and chemicals
The sustained contraction in investment inflows comes against the backdrop of uncertainties and challenges in the global economy
Industry expects $20 billion investment in the sector in 10 years
EFTA comprises four nations - Iceland, Switzerland, Norway, and Liechtenstein
Issues like subsidies, public stockholding for food security persist
Countries agree to renew the e-commerce moratorium until next ministerial
Convergence on the proposed agreement on fisheries subsidies awaited
The issue came up for discussion at a session on e-commerce on the final day of the World Trade Organisation's (WTO) 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13)
Two developing countries say there is no consensus on proposal and it can't be included in outcome document of ministerial conference
India also called for effective formalisation of the ongoing informal dispute settlement reform discussions among some member nations at the WTO, at the 13th ministerial conference (MC13) in Abu Dhabi
The ministers are expected to hold bilateral talks on the sidelines of the World Trade Organization's four-day summit - the 13th Ministerial Conference -- in Abu Dhabi
With about 9 million people dependent on the sector, India constitutes 25 per cent of the world's fishermen
At the 13th ministerial conference (MC13) of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in Abu Dhabi, 164 member nations are participating in negotiations on agriculture
The services domestic regulation agreement entered into force at the 13th Ministerial Conference in Abu Dhabi
Says such matters should be addressed in intergovernmental organisations
WTO draft text proposes to 'agree, adopt' a binding framework until next meet
India has found support from a group of developing nations at the WTO, including Africa on this issue. However, developed countries view this as a subsidy for farmers and as a distortion to trade
India is keen to finalise the trade pact before the model code of conduct (MCC) kicks-in ahead of its general elections, making the timing of the finalisation of the proposed deal crucial
If negotiations are not wrapped up at the earliest, discussions will have to be taken forward after India's election, depending on the priority of the new government
This is because investment, as a subject, falls outside the mandate of the WTO. Besides, India is fundamentally against plurilateral pacts on multilateral platforms such as the WTO