“Members are indicating that additional time will be needed to iron out some of the outstanding issues,” said an official, adding that, for this reason, the informal meeting of heads of delegation and the formal closing session were postponed to Friday.
WTO MC13 extended to fifth day, hectic parleys on to end deadlock
No consensus on fish subsidies at WTO talks
2 years ago
At the 13th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization, no consensus was reached on fisheries subsidies. India seeks special treatment and complete exemption for its small scale and artisanal fishermen. The negotiations are deadlocked and a meaningful agreement is needed.
India’s basmati rice exports are expected to decrease in 2024 due to increased competition from Pakistan, which is offering the grain at more competitive prices. In 2023, India’s basmati rice exports reached 4.9 million metric tons, just shy of the record high in 2020, leading to record revenue of $5.4 billion. However, Pakistan’s increased production […]