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 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.
Ministers and delegates from across the world gathered in Abu Dhabi for a four-day World Trade Organization (WTO) meeting, to discuss and deliberate upon global trade rules.