HIGH LEVEL ADVISORY GROUP FOR TRADE

Sept. 29, 2018

Commerce Minister Suresh Prabhu has approved the constitution of a high-level advisory group (HLAG) to address the ongoing challenges in the global trade scenario.

Mandate:

  • To make specific implementable recommendations to facilitate the formulation of future trade policies.

  • To examine the prevailing international trade dynamics, including the rising protectionist tendencies, non-engagement by some countries on Doha Development Agenda etc.

Composition:

  • The HLAG will be chaired by Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council (PMEAC) Member Surjit Bhalla.

  • Other members will include S. Jaishankar (Former Foreign Secretary) and Sanjeev Sanyal (Principal Economic Advisor, Government of India)

Source : The Hindu

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