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India's new Ambassador presents credentials to WTO chief

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Ambassador and permanent representative of India to the World Trade Organisation J S Deepak has presented his letter of credentials to WTO chief Roberto Azevedo.

The WTO Director General welcomed the Ambassador and underlined India's important role in the 164-member Geneva- based multi-lateral body for the forthcoming ministerial conference in Buenos Aires in December.

Ministerial conference is the highest decision making body of the WTO.

The main issues which are expected to figure in the meeting include a proposal on trade facilitation agreement in services.

It was floated by India. The proposal aims at liberalising norms to promote services trade among WTO members.

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First Published: Jun 07 2017 | 3:13 PM IST

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