India has called for creating a level playing field for developing countries in agri-trade to safeguard livelihood of millions of poor farmers. The issue, among others, was discussed during the mini-ministerial gathering of key Trade Ministers of WTO in Oslo on October 21-22. Further, she stressed on the importance of ensuring adequate policy space for developing countries in the negotiations. The minister also highlighted the need for trade facilitation in services on which India recently introduced a concept note in the WTO. They exchanged views on WTO issues and bilateral trade cooperation.

Source: The Hindu October 23, 2016 09:11 UTC