India stood alone at the World Trade Organization meeting opposing an investment facilitation agreement, stating that the deal did not have consensus support and could impact policy space for developing countries. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal stated that India will not join agreements just to look good internationally and will prioritize national interest and domestic policy independence. This move reflects India’s independent trade policy and willingness to oppose global pressure when national interest is involved. It also signals India’s growing confidence in global economic negotiations.
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