Archive - Jun 23, 2003

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Activists Say U.S. Manipulating Meet to Promote GM Food

22 June, 2003
'It is a myth that science and technology play a critical role in reducing hunger in developing countries. The claim that we must accept genetically engineered foods if we are to feed the poor in the Third World is simply 'poorwashing',' -Anuradha Mittal

India Calls For meaningful Package On Implementation, S&D Issues And Resolution Of TRIPS & Public Health Before Cancun

22 June, 2003
The statement of the Commerce and Industry Minister Shri Arun Jaitley was read out by Shri S.N. Menon, Additional Secretary, as the Minister had to leave on 22 June to join the Prime Minister in Beijing.

Free Trade Myths Behind Push For WTO Investment Agreement Exposed

22 June, 2003
The European Union has been the driving force behind calls for an investment agreement through the WTO, with the European Commission claiming this will bring development benefits to recipient countries.

India Cautions On Singapore Issues

22 June, 2003
The statement said that India had consistently opposed expansion of the WTO agenda to include new issues.