July 20, 2026 9:23 PM
India joins WTO Fisheries Subsidies Agreement, backs sustainable fishing and small-scale fishers
India has formally become a party to the World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies after depositing its Instrument of Acceptance with the global trade body, reaffirming its commitment to sustainable fisheries management while safeguarding the interests of traditional and small-scale fishing communities. The Instrument of Acceptance was handed over by the Commerce Secretary to the WTO Director-General on Monday, making India the 123rd WTO member to join the Agreement. Adop...