WTO Council of Ministers Progress in discussions in the field of food security Aiming to declare and agree

The WTO = World Trade Organization Ministerial Meeting has started a thematic meeting, and discussions have progressed to some extent by not restricting unnecessary food exports in the field of food security.

The WTO will continue to coordinate towards an agreement in the Ministerial Declaration.

The WTO Ministerial Meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, began on the second day of the 13th, with a thematic agenda meeting.

Of these, in the field of "food security," discussions were held on how to deal with the spread of the new coronavirus infection and the global invasion of Ukraine by Russia, which has led to a global stagnation in the supply of agricultural products and soaring food prices. I did.

And, the debate has progressed to some extent as each country complies with the rules of the WTO Agreement that it does not restrict unnecessary food exports.

The WTO will continue to coordinate towards an agreement in the Ministerial Declaration.

In addition, some developing countries have proposed to include special measures for the agreement that each country should be excluded from export restrictions when the United Nations WFP = World Food Program procures food for humanitarian purposes. However, adjustments are being made towards a general agreement.

In addition, in the field of responding to the spread of the new corona infection, discussions were held on making it possible for each country to procure medicines including vaccines fairly, and opening vaccine patents to emerging countries. about it.

The WTO would like to conclude the discussions and issue a Ministerial Declaration at the meetings up to the 15th.

Foreign Minister Miyake "Negotiations to a pretty good line toward a conclusion"

Foreign Minister Miyake, who attended the meeting on how to respond to the spread of the new corona, said, "Although there were disagreements between developing and developed countries, the health field in line with this pandemic. There is no doubt that there are strong expectations from all over the world that it is important to respond firmly. Negotiations are proceeding to a fairly good line toward a conclusion. " Revealed the recognition that they are approaching.