G20 positions on food and trade measures
G20 trade ministers agreed to oppose weaponising food through coercive trade actions. Piyush Goyal called for distinguishing food trade and for WTO-compliant measures to address global trade distortions.
Timeline
Friday, 2 October
- Piyush Goyal calls for WTO-compliant measures to address global trade distortions at G20 meet
Piyush Goyal called for WTO-compliant measures to address global trade distortions at a G20 meeting
Thursday, 1 October
- G20 trade ministers agree to oppose weaponisation of food
G20 trade ministers reached consensus on a statement opposing food weaponisation through coercive trade actions
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