Bangladesh highlights key priorities on WTO reform at MC14 in YaoundéFile PhotoDHAKA, March 29, 2026 (BSS) – Bangladesh has called for a fundamental pivot in the World Trade Organization’s reform agenda, demanding that the interests of the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) be placed at the center of the MC14 deliberations in Yaoundé. On May 27, Muktadir joined day-long deliberations on WTO reform, highlighting the nation’s priorities concerning decision-making, development, and the establishment of a level playing field. In his interventions, the Minister underscored that the WTO should remain firmly anchored to its founding principles, including transparency, inclusiveness, and fairness. During the decision-making session, Bangladesh underscored the importance of preserving consensus-based decision-making as a key safeguard for LDCs and developing countries, ensuring inclusivity and balance. On development, Bangladesh stressed that WTO reforms must deliver tangible outcomes.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha March 29, 2026 14:47 UTC