Without meaningful reform, effectiveness and credibility of UN will remain constrained: Jaishankar at BRICSIndia is strongly advocating for major changes in global institutions. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stated that the United Natio...
15 May, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
The crisis of multilateralism and the imperative of WTO reformThe World Trade Organization's role as a global commerce pillar is weakening. Imbalances and unfair practices are challenging its principle...
07 May, 2026, 11.16 PM IST
Plurilaterals without guardrails can fragment trading system: ExpertsGlobal trade volumes are growing despite concerns about the WTO. Experts discussed reforming the WTO's rules and governance. They highlight...
02 May, 2026, 11.33 PM IST
WTO faces new reality of global tradeThe World Trade Organization's 14th ministerial conference wrapped up in the wee hours Monday with no results on the key issues of agricult...
30 Mar, 2026, 08.13 PM IST
Away from Middle East war zone, many battles unfold on the tableThe WTO ministerial in Cameroon ended in deadlock, failing to extend the e-commerce moratorium and highlighting deep divisions between majo...
30 Mar, 2026, 08.07 PM IST
WTO fails to reach consensus on key e-commerce moratorium, reformsThe WTO ministerial conference in Yaounde concluded without agreement on crucial trade issues. Key among these was the e-commerce import du...
30 Mar, 2026, 06.09 PM IST
WTO meet concludes; no consensus on extension of e-commerce duty moratoriumWTO talks: The talks at a WTO meeting in Cameroon were seeking to bridge differences over extending the e-commerce moratorium, and agree to...
30 Mar, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
WTO talks run overtime as Brazil, US clash on ecomm moratoriumWorld Trade Organization talks in Cameroon extended beyond deadlines. Negotiators from the US and Brazil debated agriculture and electronic...
30 Mar, 2026, 12.53 AM IST
WTO talks in Brazil-US deadlock over ecommerce duties moratoriumNegotiations to extend the moratorium - which is set to expire in March - by four years plus an additional buffer year to 2031 are stuck, e...
30 Mar, 2026, 12.27 AM IST
Piyush Goyal meets UK, EU, NZ, Canada trade ministers at WTO MC14 sidelinesIndia is actively pursuing trade agreements with the EU and UK. Discussions are underway to finalize a free trade deal with the EU. The UK ...
29 Mar, 2026, 11.49 PM IST
India refuses to back IFD Agreement at WTO MC14, cites concerns over WTO's foundational principles: Piyush GoyalIndia took a firm stance at the WTO Ministerial Conference. The nation rejected the Investment Facilitation for Development Agreement. This...
29 Mar, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
WTO is relevant, necessary guardrails must in place before plurilaterals’ inclusion: IndiaIndia has said discussions on including plurilateral agreements within the World Trade Organization framework should move forward only with...
28 Mar, 2026, 11.52 AM IST
WTO DG calls meeting with Piyush Goyal 'tough', discusses e-commerce moratorium & investmentWTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala described her meeting with India's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal as "very tough" amidst ongoing W...
28 Mar, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
India holds bilateral meetings with EU, Russia, NZ, others on MC14 sidelinesCommerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal met with representatives from the European Union, Russia, New Zealand, Peru, and Mexico. These discussion...
26 Mar, 2026, 09.31 PM IST
India must steer WTO 2.0 forwardThe World Trade Organization, once the anchor of globalisation, is now facing serious challenges. Its dispute settlement system is paralyse...
13 Mar, 2026, 11.10 PM IST
Commerce secy Rajesh Agrawal holds key bilateral meetings ahead of WTO Ministerial ConferenceCommerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal engaged in crucial WTO talks, preparing for MC14 in Cameroon. Discussions with key diplomats from the EU,...
14 Feb, 2026, 11.46 AM IST
View: Will rich nations distort WTO?The WTO ministerial conference in Abu Dhabi has sparked discussions on reforms to agriculture and fisheries subsidies. Developed countries ...
24 Feb, 2024, 11.44 PM IST