WTO

Global trade growth to rebound this year; geopolitical tensions pose downside risks: WTO forecast

'It's imperative that we mitigate risks like geopolitical strife and trade fragmentation to maintain economic growth and stability,' said WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.

10 April 2024, 16:59 IST

Global trade growth to rebound this year; geopolitical tensions pose downside risks: WTO forecast

10 April 2024, 16:59 IST

India's move to block China-led investment facilitation pact in WTO promotes multilateralism: Experts

International trade experts stated that India's principled stand in opposing the addition of the IFDA into the WTO is based on its longstanding support for multilateralism.

03 March 2024, 14:47 IST

India's move to block China-led investment facilitation pact in WTO promotes multilateralism: Experts

03 March 2024, 14:47 IST

Explained | What was agreed at WTO negotiations in Abu Dhabi?

Here is a summary of what was achieved and what was not.

02 March 2024, 03:19 IST

Explained | What was agreed at WTO negotiations in Abu Dhabi?

02 March 2024, 03:19 IST

WTO talks end with no decision on key issues of agri, fisheries subsidies

Despite the four days of hectic parleys getting extended for a day, the 166-member World Trade Organisation (WTO) was not able to reach a common ground for resolving the food security issue, a demand raised prominently by India, and curbing subsidies that leads to overfishing and over capacity.

02 March 2024, 03:00 IST

WTO talks end with no decision on key issues of agri, fisheries subsidies

02 March 2024, 03:00 IST

Thailand replaces its Ambassador to WTO following strong protest by India on her remarks

Thailand has replaced its Ambassador to WTO Pimchanok Vonkorpon Pitfield, following her accusation on India prioritizing its rice procurement program at Minimum Support Price (MSP) for export market dominance, rather than public distribution.

01 March 2024, 17:42 IST

Thailand replaces its Ambassador to WTO following strong protest by India on her remarks

01 March 2024, 17:42 IST

WTO issues new draft trade deals after all-night talks, some issues unresolved

A fisheries text showed that forced labour issues and phase-in periods for developing countries were not decided.

01 March 2024, 06:59 IST

WTO issues new draft trade deals after all-night talks, some issues unresolved

01 March 2024, 06:59 IST

India 'sad' over countries' obstructing outcomes at WTO

The WTO ministerial meeting in Abu Dhabi this week is seeking deals on ending fishing subsidies and extending a moratorium on digital trade tariffs.

29 February 2024, 10:30 IST

India 'sad' over countries' obstructing outcomes at WTO

29 February 2024, 10:30 IST

Activists criticise civil society 'restrictions' at WTO meeting in UAE

The WTO said that the Director-General had met with civil society representatives on Tuesday to discuss their concerns and had since spoken with the host chair of the talks to identify solutions.

28 February 2024, 16:57 IST

Activists criticise civil society 'restrictions' at WTO meeting in UAE

28 February 2024, 16:57 IST

Developed nations make many promises on development issues in WTO, but very little action: India

India also said that the developing countries urgently need flexibility in existing rules so that infant and young industries in these countries get support in terms of conducive policies, incentives, subsidies and level playing field.

28 February 2024, 16:48 IST

Developed nations make many promises on development issues in WTO, but very little action: India

28 February 2024, 16:48 IST

India, South Africa block investment deal at WTO talks

The Investment Facilitation for Development Agreement, agreed by some 125 countries or about three-quarters of the WTO's members, aims to simplify red tape, improve the investment environment and encourage foreign direct investment.

28 February 2024, 15:31 IST

India, South Africa block investment deal at WTO talks

28 February 2024, 15:31 IST