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India Engages Russia, Peru, Mexico in Key Trade Talks at WTO Conference

India's Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal held a series of bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the WTO Ministerial Conference. He met with trade representatives from Russia, Peru, and Mexico to discuss cooperation and key agenda items. Discussions with Russia covered WTO reforms, while talks with Peru focused on advancing a bilateral free trade agreement. The meeting with Mexico aimed to address business challenges and strengthen trade and investment ties.

Key Points: India Holds Bilateral Talks with Russia, Peru, Mexico at WTO MC14

  • Bilateral trade talks at WTO MC14
  • Focus on WTO reforms and agenda
  • Progress on India-Peru FTA negotiations
  • Roadmap for resolving business challenges
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India holds bilateral talks with Russia, Peru, Mexico on sidelines of WTO MC14

India's Commerce Secretary held key bilateral meetings on trade cooperation and WTO reforms with representatives from Russia, Peru, and Mexico at the WTO Ministerial Conference.

"Discussions covered bilateral issues and WTO reforms, including the MC14 agenda - Department of Commerce"

New Delhi, March 26

India's Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal held a series of bilateral meetings with trade representatives from Russia, Peru and Mexico on the sidelines of the 14th WTO Ministerial Conference, discussing trade cooperation and key issues on the conference agenda.

According to the Department of Commerce, Agrawal met Nikolai Platonov, Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the WTO, where the two sides discussed bilateral issues and reforms at the multilateral body.

"Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal met H.E. Mr. Nikolai Platonov, Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the WTO, on the sidelines of WTO MC14. Discussions covered bilateral issues and WTO reforms, including the MC14 agenda," the Department of Commerce said in a post on X.

Agrawal also met Cesar Augusto Llona Silva, Vice Minister of Foreign Trade of Peru, where the discussions focused on strengthening trade ties and ongoing negotiations for a bilateral trade agreement.

"Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal met Mr. Cesar Augusto Llona Silva, Vice Minister of Foreign Trade of Peru, on the sidelines of WTO MC14. Discussions focused on the MC14 agenda, progress in the India-Peru FTA negotiations, and enhancing bilateral trade through cooperation in potential sectors," the department said in the post.

In another meeting, the Commerce Secretary held talks with Dr Luis Rosendo Gutierrez, Undersecretary of Foreign Trade of Mexico, to discuss challenges faced by businesses and ways to strengthen trade and investment ties between the two countries.

"Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal had a very productive meeting with Dr. Luis Rosendo Gutierrez, Undersecretary of Foreign Trade of Mexico, on the sidelines of WTO MC14. The discussion focused on the challenges faced by our businesses and explored a forward-looking roadmap for their early resolution," the post said.

The department added that "the interaction reaffirmed our shared intent to further strengthen bilateral trade and investment ties."

- ANI

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Priyanka N
An FTA with Peru could be a game-changer for our agricultural exports and also for sourcing minerals. Hope the negotiations conclude soon and benefit our farmers and industries.
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Aman W
While engaging with Russia is understandable for strategic reasons, I hope our diplomats are also pushing hard on WTO reforms that protect developing nations like ours from unfair practices. That's the real test.
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Sarah B
Mexico is a key market in North America. Addressing business challenges directly is the right approach. Easier trade with Mexico can help Indian companies compete better in the entire region.
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Vikram M
This is how diplomacy should work - quietly and productively on the sidelines. Better than loud statements. Jai Hind!
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Kriti O
I appreciate the focus on resolving business challenges with Mexico. Sometimes our exporters face non-tariff barriers that are more damaging than tariffs. Hope they find concrete solutions.

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