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Show of strength

Sir, — This refers to the editorial "What next for the WTO?" ( Sept. 16 ). It is unfortunate that the Draft Cancun Ministerial text failed to reflect the concerns and aspirations of the developing countries. However, it is heartening to know that the poor countries from across the globe, from Latin America to the Caribbean, and Africa to Asia, have spoken in one voice on a number of issues.

C. Ramesh,
Keeramangalam, T.N.

Sir, — The developing countries are in no way responsible for the stalemate at the WTO, as perceived by the E.U. and the U.S. While the elite group had promised that the issues of the developing countries would be negotiated upfront, it was direct imposition that took place. From India's point of view, it is a failure as none of the issues of our priority was considered.

Prashant Babu Kamojwala,
Secunderabad, A.P.

Sir, — The collapse marks an important watershed in the trade and economic relations between the rich and the poor countries and in the short history of the WTO. At last, the poor countries have stood up to the rich countries and shown that they will not be bullied into accepting a compromise. The developing countries have clearly emerged as a new major force in the international arena. In particular, the Group of 21 has become a force to be reckoned with in the WTO.

S.M. Mohamed Idris,
Malaysia

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