India at WTO 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14), Yaounde The 14th Ministerial Conference of the WTO opened on 26 March 2026 in Yaounde, Cameroon. The opening ceremony was chaired by Cameroon’s Trade Minister and attended by DG Dr. Ngozi Okonjo‑Iweala along with trade ministers and senior officials from member countries. Key Developments Leadership : Shri Piyush Goyal headed the Indian delegation; Shri Rajesh Agrawal represented the ministry in the opening session. Reform Call : Goyal urged that any WTO reforms be pursued through a transparent, inclusive and member‑driven process, keeping development at the core and preserving the principles of non‑discrimination , consensus‑based decision making and equity. Bilateral Engagements : Goyal met Cameroon’s Prime Minister H.E. Dion Ngute Joseph to discuss strengthening India‑Cameroon ties, and held a separate meeting with the WTO DG on the MC14 agenda. Multilateral Outreach : Indian officials met counterparts from the Netherlands, France, Ethiopia, Chile, Paraguay, the United States, Nepal, the Philippines, Saudi Arabia, EU Parliamentarians, Mexico, Peru, Russia, New Zealand and the EU to discuss ongoing FTA negotiations, notably India‑Chile, India‑Peru, and the recently concluded India‑EU FTA. Celebration : The conference concluded the day with a ceremonial reception and gala dinner hosted by Cameroon. Important Facts The opening session also marked the celebration of the entry into force of the <span class="key-term" data-definition="Agreement