New Delhi, March 27 -- On an official visit to Cameroon to attend the 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has called for reforming the global trade body through a transparent, inclusive and member-driven process while keeping development at its core.

The MC14 of the WTO opened in Yaounde, Cameroon, on 26 March 2026 with a ceremonial session chaired by the Trade Minister of Cameroon. The session was attended by Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director General, WTO, and Trade Ministers/Senior representatives of the WTO member countries.

Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal represented India at the opening session, which was followed by a commemoration of the entry into force...