"We are trying to call a meeting of almost 30-40 countries (WTO ministerial) in Delhi in February just to help multi-lateral process," Prabhu said here at an event organised by Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC).
He, however, did not give details of the meeting.
The proposed meeting would be in the the backdrop of developed nations forming groupings to prepare ground for pushing investment facilitation, preparing rules for e- commerce, promoting gender equality and reducing subsidy on fisheries with a view to curbing illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing.
On Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with European Union, Prabhu said, he had meeting with the EU minister to discuss various issues.
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"When we talk of FTA there is always trade-offs...as a country we have to find how trade-off can benefit us," he said.
EU is great market for India for garments, which is employment generating sector, the minister said, adding that the government is preparing a standard operating procedure for any new FTA to be entered.
Speaking at the same event, Textile Minister Smriti Irani said the department will do a lot in the coming year for the sector.
She said skilling is another focus for the government and assured all support to garment manufacturer.
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