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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'

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

Indian fishing community protests against WTO's proposal to curb subsidies

Members of the fishing community from several coastal areas of India protested against the WTO proposal to curb fishery subsidies as it was not responsive to the demands of the developing nations

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

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

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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WTO MC12: Draft on fisheries subsidies does not meet India's demands

The draft specifies a transition period of seven years for developing nations, instead of 25 years, for exempting some developing countries from subsidy cuts

12th WTO meet: India says will not bend on subsidies to fishermen

The stage is all set for a face-off between the developing and developed countries at the 12th World Trade Organization (WTO) ministerial meeting in the Swiss town of Geneva

India to pitch for permanent solution for food security at WTO meet

India will press for a permanent solution to the issue of public stock holding of grains for food security programme and strongly protect the interests of farmers and fishermen at WTO ministerial meet

At Ministerial Conference, WTO faces litmus test on food security issue

Despite making all the correct noises, the WTO members have failed to walk the talk as evident in divergent positions on food security

WTO's 12th Ministerial Conference: Food security, vax equity to top agenda

The 12th Ministerial Conference starts on Sunday to discuss matters under the ambit of multilateral trade rules

International trade remains important

Nations with an open and free trade policy will make the most of the recovery in global trade

For an enduring solution

WTO rules on foodgrains must be updated

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WTO June meet: India not likely to create a hurdle on e-com moratorium

Developing countries, including India, have been battling for policy space to impose Customs duties on electronic transmissions

WTO MC12: India to oppose zero Customs duties on electronic transmissions

In 1998, WTO members agreed not to impose customs duties on electronic transmissions and the moratorium has been periodically extended at successive ministerial conferences

With a chapati crisis brewing at home, can India afford to feed the world?

As global temperatures rise 2 degrees Celsius or more above pre-industrial levels, the country's chapati challenge is only going to become more urgent

India committed to strengthen multilateral trade system: Goyal to WTO chief

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met World Trade Organisation Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and reiterated India's support for strengthening the multilateral trading system

WTO meet in June: India may not favour relief to food purchase under WFP

Government officials said India may not agree with the proposal as it will restrict its policy space to deal with domestic food security concerns