Piyush Goyal emphasises importance of a balanced and responsive WTO

NEW DELHI: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has emphasised the importance of a balanced and responsive World Trade Organization (WTO) that effectively addresses the needs and aspirations of all members, particularly developing countries and Least Developed Countries (LDCs).

Goyal had valuable discussions with Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the WTO, as part of engagements at the 14th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC14) held in Yaounde, Cameroon.

“Acknowledged her continued efforts in building consensus for a successful MC14,” Goyal said in a post on X.

He also congratulated Prime Minister Joseph Dion Ngute and Trade Minister Luc Magloire Mbarga Atangana for the successful hosting of the 14th WTO Ministerial Conference in Cameroon.

“I am carrying back with me beautiful memories of the warm hospitality of the Cameroonian people, their wonderful culture, and the picturesque landscapes,” the minister said.

On the sidelines of the conference, Goyal held a bilateral meeting with EU Trade Commissioner, Maros Sefcovic.