The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has expected world merchandise trade volume to grow 2.6 per cent in 2024 and 3.3 per cent in 2025, following a larger-than-expected decline of -1.2 per cent in 2023.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated an exclusive Boyanika Outlet in the presence of Deputy CMs KV Singh Deo and Pravati Parida at Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar.
Emphasisng the importance of securing their well-being, Goyal stated, "I think that India has successfully delivered on the issues that were our role and have achieved the outcomes that we expected."
The BAPS Hindu temple, inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi in Abu Dhabi, opens today for the public. Indian Ambassador to the UAE, Sanjay Sudhir, highlighted that the India-UAE relationship is strong.
Thailand replaced its Ambassador to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Pimchanok Vonkorpon Pitfield after strong objection by India to her remarks on the rice procurement programme.
India and South Africa blocked the inclusion of the China-led Investment Facilitation for Development (IFD) proposal in the outcome document of the 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13)
"Twenty-two more countries have applied for WTO membership, India will take a sympathetic view of their demands and will support as a leader of Global South," Goyal said while responding to ANI's question.
"India's stand is consistent, world need to see who is blocking the issues and why WTO working is not going on smoothly. It shows India is a consensus builder and we are playing important role in this regard but many countries are breaking the consensus," Goyal said on the third day of th
ndia on Wednesday blocked the China-led Investment Facilitation Development Agreement (IFD) in the World Trade Organization (WTO) and this would result in unlike mention of the proposal in the outcome document of the ministerial conference.
India stressed on Wednesday during discussions on the draft Abu Dhabi ministerial declaration that issues relevant to developing countries should find focus and prominence. India's proposals for discussions all kept this prioritization in mind.