New Delhi: Non-tariff barriers, ways to promote services sector and cooperation in intellectual property rights (IPRs) are the key issues to be discussed in the meeting of trade ministers of BRICS on 13 October here. Besides, trade ministers of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) would also deliberate on enhancing collaboration among small and medium enterprises (SMEs), an official said. Member countries would also deliberate on increasing cooperation in IPR related matters to promote innovation and entrepreneurship. “Currently there is lack of coordination among BRICS members on trade related matters. Close coordination is required in that front at the WTO related matters also,” Dhar said.

Source: Mint September 11, 2016 05:37 UTC