New Delhi: India has called for creating a level playing field for developing countries in agricultural 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 World Trade Organization (WTO) in Oslo on 21-22 October. 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. Sitharaman also met Roberto Azevedo, DG WTO and discussed the means to achieve inclusive and balanced outcomes at the Eleventh Ministerial Conference.

Source: Mint October 23, 2016 11:37 UTC