Food Security Issue

India to pitch for permanent solution to food security issue at WTO

Backed by several developing countries, India will strongly pitch for finding a permanent solution to the food security issue and a mechanism to protect poor farmers from surge in imports at the WTO meeting of 160 trade ministers', beginning here tomorrow.

Dec 14, 2015, 16:23 PM IST

India can help find solution to food security issue: WTO

India can play an important role in the coming months in engaging constructively to find a permanent solution to the food security issue at the WTO, the world trade body chief, Roberto Azevado, said.

Jan 16, 2015, 13:05 PM IST

WTO's General Council to meet tomorrow in Geneva

The crucial meeting of WTO's General Council at Geneva, which was expected to approve the trade pact following resolution of differences between India and the US on the food security issue, has been postponed by a day.

Nov 26, 2014, 15:40 PM IST

WTO optimistic of a solution as it reviews progress this week

Amid India's tough posture over the food security issue, the WTO has expressed optimism of finding a solution as it reviews the progress of talks this week.

Sep 14, 2014, 15:02 PM IST