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Special provisions for emerging markets are non-negotiable: Goyal at WTO

Pushes for reforms in appellate body, which is currently non-functional

Special treatment is non-negotiable right for all developing nations: Goyal

Special provisions provided to developing nations in all the agreements of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) through special and differential treatment are the non-negotiable matter for the emerging economies and they should be continued, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday here. The gaps between the developing and developed members have not yet narrowed down in decades but in fact have widened in many areas. And because of that S&DT (Special and Differential Treatment) provisions continue to be relevant," he said. "S&DT is a treaty-embedded and non-negotiable right for all developing members," he added. The minister was speaking in the thematic session on WTO reform. As part of the proposed WTO reforms, developed countries are saying that developing countries are bypassing rules in the name of self-proclaimed development status in the WTO. On the other hand, developing nations, including India, are demandeurs for special and differential ...

Hopes for grand redemption of WTO fade as India sticks to fishing demands

Piyush Goyal told a meeting of delegates Tuesday that it would not bend on demands for extensive exceptions on a 20-year negotiation to curb harmful government fishery subsidies

One cannot tread the path of trade on an empty stomach: Goyal at WTO meet

India strongly pitched to the WTO members for finding a permanent solution to the issue of public stock holding of grains, stating that one cannot tread the path of trade on an empty stomach

WTO Ministerial: Can't agree to unfair text on fisheries deal, says Goyal

India wants to protect subsidies of several million low-income, poor traditional fishermen as it is a matter of livelihood for them

Nations getting 'half-baked deal' on TRIPS waiver: Goyal at WTO meeting

Addressing a meeting with co-sponsors of TRIPS waiver proposal, union minister Piyush Goyal said that the way nitpicking is being done by some countries, it only reflects their insincerity

WTO MC12: India seeks a carve out to export foodgrains to poor countries

India proposes that we carve out an exemption for govt-to-govt purchases between countries so that we can support countries in distress, particularly during some humanitarian crisis, said Goyal

WTO should allow food exports from public stock to help countries: Goyal

India suggested the WTO to permit exports of food grains from public stocks for international food aid and for humanitarian purposes, especially on government-to-government basis

For India, response to Covid won't be complete without TRIPS waiver: Goyal

The package of measures, which the WTO is negotiating here, must include the patent waiver proposal of India and South Africa as it would help in dealing with multiple issues Goyal said on Monday.

PM Modi wishes Piyush Goyal on birthday, lauds his work in textile sector

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended birthday greetings to Union Minister Piyush Goyal and wished for his long and healthy life

WTO MC12 Day 1: Fishing subsidies to food crisis, here's what was discussed

The WTO chief acknowledged that the global trade body needs reform, adding that the road will be bumpy and rocky and 'there may be a few landmines'

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Piyush Goyal in his remarks at the WTO ministerial meet talked about the spiralling food inflation and the need for the agreement on food stockholding

India talks tough at WTO, says 'will not buckle under any pressure'

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal cornered WTO for failing to protect the health of the people of poor nations during Covid-19 pandemic

WTO MC12: Piyush Goyal backs people-first approach to world trade

Seeks a permanent solution to the issue of public stockholding for food security

G33 Ministerial Meet: Goyal concerned over stalemate on public stockholding

Goyal stressed that the decision related to the public stockholding and special safeguard mechanism are the key areas of concern for the developing nations

Unfortunately, WTO couldn't respond with alacrity to control Covid: Goyal

India ramped up its supplies of medical products to different countries to deal with Covid, but WTO could not react with alacrity and members need to bow their heads in 'shame', Piyush Goyal said

G-33 members must work together for fair, balanced outcome at WTO: Goyal

The minister was speaking at the G-33 Ministerial Meeting on the sidelines of the 12th WTO Ministerial Conference at Geneva

Piyush Goyal pitches for permanent solution for food security with WTO head

At the G33 Ministerial Meeting, Minister Piyush Goyal also held extensive talks with his counterparts from developing and least developed nations

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Good relations will continue with Gulf countries, says Piyush Goyal

He said necessary action has been taken against Sharma, referring to her suspension