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February 28, 2024 8:17 PM

India and Brazil echo similar concerns at the 13th Ministerial conference of WTO at Abudhabi

In a call to action at the World Trade Organisation's 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) in Abu Dhabi, Brazil emphasized the critical need for the WTO to facilitate the transfer of essential technologies to developing countries, particularly for pand...

February 28, 2024 2:45 PM

“Protecting Livelihoods, Preserving Oceans: India’s Multi-Pronged Approach to Fisheries Subsidies”

Vinod Kumar (UAE): During negotiations on fisheries subsidies at the ongoing World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministerial Conference, India emphasized the importance of sustainable fishing practices and its long-held position that responsible fis...

February 28, 2024 8:58 AM

India pushes for permanent solution to food security concerns at WTO talks

India made a strong case for a permanent solution to the Public Stockholding (PSH) issue during the ongoing World Trade Organization Ministerial Conference in Abu Dhabi. PSH refers to the practice of governments holding stocks of essential commoditie...

February 27, 2024 5:53 PM

WTO implements new regulations to facilitate global services trade

In a landmark decision made at the 13th Ministerial Conference in Abu Dhabi, the World Trade Organization has announced the enforcement of new regulations to streamline international services trade. Following extensive negotiations, WTO members final...

February 26, 2024 6:20 PM

WTO Chief Warns: “Multilateralism Under Attack, But Cooperation Vital”

At the World Trade Organization's 13th Ministerial Conference at AbuDhabi, Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala sounded an alarm about the challenges facing the global trading system. While highlighting the system's resilience and recent successes, s...

February 26, 2024 5:40 PM

WTO seeks modest outcomes in Abu Dhabi at ‘critical juncture’ for global trade

Trade ministers from nearly every country in the world gathered in Abu Dhabi on Monday for a World Trade Organization meeting that aims to set new global commerce rules, but even its ambitious chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala sought to curb expectations. T...

February 26, 2024 9:35 AM

G-33 calls for progress on agricultural trade ahead of WTO Ministerial Conference

The World Trade Organization (WTO) will hold its 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) from February 26 to 29, 2024, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. This high-level gathering will bring together trade ministers from across the globe to evaluate the ...

December 20, 2023 2:23 PM

India and New Zealand strengthen economic ties through bilateral trade talks

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met with New Zealand's Trade Minister, Todd McClay, in New Delhi on Tuesday to bolster economic ties. The focus of their discussions was on simplifying trade processes, reducing barriers, and creating a fav...

October 13, 2023 3:31 PM

WTO Chief warns of big trade consequences if Israel-Hamas conflict widens

World Trade Organization (WTO) Chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on Thursday (October 12) expressed her hope for the Israel-Hamas conflict to end quickly. She warned that if the conflict widened throughout the region, then it would have a "really big impact"...