Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal led the Indian delegation at the 14th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) currently underway in Cameroon. The conference, which commenced yesterday, will continue until the 29th of this month.

 

During the Ministerial Conversation on Foundational Issues of the WTO, Mr. Goyal stressed the importance of undertaking necessary reforms through a transparent, inclusive, and member-driven process. He highlighted that development must remain at the core of the organisation while upholding key principles such as non-discrimination, consensus-based decision-making and equity.

 

On the sidelines of the conference, Mr. Goyal met with the Prime Minister of Cameroon, Joseph Dion Ngute. The discussions focused on bilateral and multilateral issues, with both sides exploring ways to further strengthen cooperation between India and Cameroon.