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India for early resumption of Doha talks

United Nations: India has sought early resumption of the Doha round of World Trade Organisation trade talks for “substantive progress” as it pushed for comprehensive reforms of the “international financial architecture” to “enhance their credibility.”

External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee said the reforms should involve giving greater voice and participation to the developing countries in the international systems.

“We must return to the negotiating table with a redoubled sense of urgency, while recognising that adherence to the existing mandate remains critical,” Mr. Mukherjee told the U.N. General Assembly on Monday.

Emphasising that special treatment for developing countries remained a categorical imperative, he said the interests of subsistence farmers could not be ignored or equated with those in other sectors. Seeking reforms of the “international architecture,” Mr. Mukherjee said it should include steps to provide voice for developing countries in Bretton Woods institutions.

He pointed out that it was a “key ingredient” in reaching the internationally-agreed Millennium Development Goals.— PTI

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