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New Delhi : The largest Informal WTO Ministerial Meeting began on March 20, 2018, in New Delhi. Delegations from 52 countries including DG, WTO, Roberto Azevedo, are participating in the discussions. Ministers and Vice Ministers from 27 countries are part of the delegations.
Commerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu welcomed the participants and hoped that this meeting will provide the opportunity to the participating countries to engage in free and frank discussions. All heads of delegations appreciated the Commerce & Industry Minister’s initiative in calling this meeting and providing political guidance for the work in the WTO, according to a PIB release.
Informal discussions will continue the entire day and the delegates will explore in detail the option for reinvigorating the WTO. The meeting will conclude with a Chair’s Summary to be delivered by Commerce & Industry Minister of India Suresh Prabhu.