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Indian wheat must not be re-exported to 3rd country, says Piyush Goyal
'We want to support less developed, friendly and neighbouring countries to the extent we can'
 "Indian wheat must not be re-exported to 3rd country, says Piyush Goyal")
WTO MC12: India will agree to fisheries deal if it is 'equitable'
The current draft is unfairly constraining the less developed nations that don't have the capacity and resources to support their industry and farmers
 "WTO MC12: India will agree to fisheries deal if it is 'equitable'")
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
 "WTO meet in June: India may not favour relief to food purchase under WFP")
India wants WTO to play its role in containing global inflation
The 12th ministerial conference, the highest decision-making body of the WTO, is scheduled to meet on June 12-15 in Geneva
 "India wants WTO to play its role in containing global inflation")
WTO: India raises concerns over trade barriers built in by Indonesia
Indonesia last week banned the export of crude and refined palm oil amid global shortage of the edible oil
 "WTO: India raises concerns over trade barriers built in by Indonesia")
WTO's 12th ministerial conference to take place on June 12-15 in Geneva
The Ministerial Conference (MC) is the highest decision making body of the 164-member Geneva-based multilateral body
 "WTO's 12th ministerial conference to take place on June 12-15 in Geneva")
PM Modi says India ready to supply food stock to world if WTO gives nod
Food stock in different parts of the world is dwindling due to the war (in Ukraine)
 "PM Modi says India ready to supply food stock to world if WTO gives nod")
Rising food prices may prompt unrest in poor countries: WTO chief
WTO chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala said that food price growth that's happening as a result of the situation in Ukraine may prompt unrest among undernourished people in poverty-stricken countries.
 "Rising food prices may prompt unrest in poor countries: WTO chief")
Three major reasons why the old world order isn't about to collapse
China thinks it will be able to replace the post-1945 system, but history shows that is not going to happen.
 "Three major reasons why the old world order isn't about to collapse")
WTO DG welcomes breakthrough on Covid-19 vaccine waiver
WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala welcomed breakthrough among four member countries - India, South Africa, EU US - on a waiver of TRIP agreement for the production of Covid-19 vaccines.
India suggests having discussions at WTO on role of e-commerce during Covid
India has suggested to convene a meeting under the aegis of the World Trade Organization (WTO) to discuss the role of e-commerce during the time of the Covid-19 pandemic
World Trade Organisation to hold ministerial meeting in mid-June in Geneva
Members of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) has agreed to hold their 12th Ministerial Conference (MC12) during the week of June 13 in Geneva, the organisation said.
 "World Trade Organisation to hold ministerial meeting in mid-June in Geneva")
The farm deal that needs to be reworked
India has, in fact, been a major victim of the flaws in the AoA
 "The farm deal that needs to be reworked")
India probing alleged export subsidisation of a chemical by 3 countries
Following a complaint by a domestic firm, DGTR has started the probe to examine whether subsidy programmes of these countries for exports of saturated fatty alcohols are impacting domestic industry
 "India probing alleged export subsidisation of a chemical by 3 countries")
What are subsidies and why countries need it?
Last week US lawmakers urged their govt to approach WTO against India which they said was subsidizing half of the value of production for rice and wheat. Know about subsidies and why countries need it
 "What are subsidies and why countries need it?")
US lawmakers seek litigation at WTO against India on wheat subsidy
Top US lawmakers have urged the Joe Biden administration to initiate a litigation process at WTO against India subsidising its farmers over half of the value of production for wheat.
 "US lawmakers seek litigation at WTO against India on wheat subsidy")
Key WTO members to hold virtual meet tomorrow to discuss reform measures
Issues like the WTO's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, proposed pact on fisheries subsidies and reform measures will figure in a virtual meeting of key members of the World Trade Organization
 "Key WTO members to hold virtual meet tomorrow to discuss reform measures")
WTO Council discusses India call for ministers' virtual meet on Covid-19
DG calls for urgent need for multilateral outcome on IP waiver and other issues
India appeals against WTO dispute panel ruling on sugar subsidies
The appeal was filed by India in the WTO's Appellate Body
India questions China's developing country status on per capita basis
According to per capita income level, the Chinese economy belongs to 'upper-middle income' category, argues India
 "India questions China's developing country status on per capita basis")