India Stands Firm Against WTO Investment Agreement

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India has made a bold move by opposing the China-led Investment Facilitation for Development (IFD) Agreement, which is proposed to be part of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) framework. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal expressed concerns over the agreement, stating that it could weaken the core principles of the WTO. The declaration was made during the 14th Ministerial Conference of the WTO in Yaounde, Cameroon. Highlighting the spirit of resistance, Goyal invoked Mahatma Gandhi’s philosophy of truth prevailing over conformity, noting India’s willingness to stand alone against the contentious IFD Agreement. Goyal emphasized India’s openness to earnest discussions and…

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