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WTO ruling to help poor nations

South Africa supports India's stand on food security at WTO

India and other developing nations, on the other hand, want the peace clause until a permanent solution is found on the matter for smooth implementation of the food security programme.

'Food security concerns should be addressed upfront in WTO'

Addressing the food security concerns is important as India is still has 190 million hungry people, Cabinet Secretary Ajit Seth said at an event organised by a global think-tank The Club of Rome.

Food security should not distort global agri market: EU

Trade ministers and diplomats from around 130 countries are participating in the four-day meeting that started on Tuesday.

WTO: Long day ahead for negotiators to prevent talks collapse

When asked about the possibility of talks getting extended for another day, World Trade Organization spokesperson Keith Rockwell said: "The concept of time is flexible in WTO."

No agreement better than a bad one: Sharma on WTO

The minister, at a packed press conference, made it clear that New Delhi was not prepared for any compromise on the food security issue, adding the deal at Bali has to be fair and balanced as 'it is better to have no agreement than a bad Agreement'.

India acts tough, not to negotiate on food security

India's Food Security Act entitles 82 crore people to 5 kg of foodgrains per person a month at Rs 1-3 per kg.

India agrees to WTO's 4-year 'peace clause'

According to the final draft of the negotiating text circulated by WTO Director-General Roberto Azevedo among trade ministers of the 159 member countries on Wednesday night, on public stockholding for food security purposes, a developing country like India can provide subsidies for farm support even if those exceed the permissible 10 per cent cap.

Why WTO must reconsider India's subsidy stance

The WTO has fixed an external reference price (ERP) for rice at Rs 3.52 per kg