World Trade Organisation

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 meet: Talks continue to break impasse over agriculture, fisheries issues

There are major differences among rich nations also on issues related to market access for agri commodities. There are seven agri matters which include export restrictions.

01 March 2024, 06:33 IST

WTO 5th day meet extended for a day as talks continue to break impasse over agriculture, fisheries issues

WTO meet: Talks continue to break impasse over agriculture, fisheries issues

01 March 2024, 06:33 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

At WTO meet, India pitches for permanent solution to food stockpile issue

Trade ministers of 164 WTO-member countries are gathering in Abu Dhabi for the 13th ministerial conference (MC13).

26 February 2024, 13:31 IST

At WTO meet, India pitches for permanent solution to food stockpile issue

26 February 2024, 13:31 IST

Coalitions at WTO to help India push for UPI adoption, cut remittance cost: GTRI

The dominance of a few large players in the market contributes to these high costs, through complex and opaque fee structures, the GTRI said.

26 February 2024, 06:31 IST

Coalitions at WTO to help India push for UPI adoption, cut remittance cost: GTRI

26 February 2024, 06:31 IST

WTO Meet: India seeks permanent solution to food security; to protect fishermen, farmers interest

Trade ministers of 164 member countries of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) are meeting against the backdrop of the uncertain global economic situation due to the Red Sea crisis, the Ukraine-Russia war and the Israel-Hamas conflict.

25 February 2024, 06:07 IST

WTO Meet: India seeks permanent solution to food security; to protect fishermen, farmers interest

25 February 2024, 06:07 IST

Hope that countries will come to WTO meet with positive attitude like India: Piyush Goyal

The Commerce and Industry Minister also said that though the World Trade Organisation has played an important role in setting robust rules for global trade, there are significant problems in the organisation.

23 February 2024, 10:13 IST

Hope that countries will come to WTO meet with positive attitude like India: Piyush Goyal

23 February 2024, 10:13 IST