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Indian team boycotts Thai representatives at WTO talks

A comment by Thailand's ambassador to WTO accusing India of using 'subsidised' rice for capturing the export market has created a diplomatic storm. Indian negotiators refused to participate in deliberations. The Indian govt lodged a strong protest and the issue of public stockholding remains unresolved due to the unwillingness of rich nations to discuss reducing import duties.

A comment by Thailand's ambassador to WTO accusing India of using 'subsidised' rice for capturing the export market has created a diplomatic storm. Indian negotiators refused to participate in deliberations. The Indian govt lodged a strong protest and the issue of public stockholding remains unresolved due to the unwillingness of rich nations to discuss reducing import duties. from Times of India https://ift.tt/LCNmHfQ

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