CPM asks Centre to reject revised Doha drafts

The party said these drafts reflect the efforts of the US and other developed countries to 8220;tilt the outcome8221; of the Doha round of negotiations 8220;decisively against the interest of the developing countries8221;.

The CPIM claimed that the revised text on agriculture requires the developing countries, including India, to reduce import tariffs on agricultural products by 36 per cent, which might negatively impact the interests of small and marginal farmers.

The NAMA text also proposes huge cuts in the bound tariff levels of the developing countries, it added.

The WTO mini-ministerial meeting will take place in Geneva from July 21 to 25 where Commerce and Industry Minister Kamal Nath is expected to represent India.