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In the recent KTM13 meeting, Djatmiko highlights the importance of consolidating positions within the G33 group, comprising agricultural-producing nations, to push for permanent solutions to the PSH issue while securing special flexibilities for developing countries in WTO agreements.
In the dynamic arena of global trade discussions, the 13th Ministerial Conference (KTM13) of the World Trade Organization (WTO) emerges as a pivotal moment for addressing longstanding agricultural trade disputes. Indonesia, standing at the forefront, advocates for tangible progress in resolving negotiations that have stagnated over the past decade.
At the helm of the G33 delegation, Djatmiko Bris Witjaksono, Director-General of International Trade Negotiations at the Ministry of Trade, underscores the urgency of leveraging the KTM13 momentum to invigorate support for advancing agricultural trade talks. With a firm resolve, Djatmiko emphasizes the imperative of addressing the persistent challenges hindering agricultural negotiations since the WTO’s 9th Ministerial Conference in Bali in 2013.
Central to Indonesia’s agenda at the KTM13 is the imperative resolution of the Public Stockholding (PSH) issue, deemed crucial for bolstering national food security and extending vital support to small-scale farmers. Djatmiko elucidates that public food stocks play a pivotal role in ensuring food security, particularly in developing economies, where they serve as a safety net for vulnerable populations and facilitate market stabilization.
Within the G33 coalition, comprising 47 member countries ranging from agricultural powerhouses to those in the nascent stages of development, a consensus has emerged to advocate for enduring solutions to the PSH conundrum. This unified stance is reinforced through joint declarations aimed at galvanizing efforts towards securing permanent resolutions on PSH while safeguarding the flexibility crucial for the developmental aspirations of member nations.
As the curtains draw on the 13th Ministerial Conference (KTM13) of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Indonesia’s resolute call for action echoes throughout the corridors of global trade diplomacy. With a steadfast commitment to advancing agricultural negotiations and resolving the long-standing impasse surrounding Public Stockholding (PSH), Indonesia underscores the imperative of collective action in fostering inclusive and sustainable agricultural trade policies. As the world navigates complex challenges in food security and equitable trade, the outcomes of KTM13 bear testament to the collective resolve towards building a more resilient and equitable global agricultural landscape.
