Chintan Research Foundation (CRF), in collaboration with the
@ICCIndia_Delhi, convened a high-level dialogue on โWTO Reform at a Turning Point: A New Approach for a New Reality.โ
As global trade faces rising geopolitical tensions, complex
#SupplyChains, and rapid digital transformation, the discussion brought together experts to examine how the
#MultilateralTradingSystem can remain effective, inclusive, and responsive to emerging challenges.
Key discussions highlighted the need for:
โข A structured and time-bound roadmap for
#WTO reform
โข Stronger private sector engagement in trade governance
โข Progress on
#DigitalTrade and
#ECommerce frameworks
โข Addressing non-tariff barriers and regulatory complexities impacting global businesses and
#MSMEs
With nearly 72% of global trade still conducted under WTO Most-Favoured Nation (MFN) terms, participants emphasised that a stronger, modernised WTO remains essential for ensuring predictability, fairness, and stability in
#GlobalTrade.
The dialogue also underscored the opportunity for
#India to play a constructive leadership role in shaping a pragmatic and forward-looking agenda for the future of the multilateral trading system.
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