Climate Change, Food Security major challenges for Developing countries, Commerce Minister

Minister for Commerce Pervaiz Malik has said that factors like access to newer technologies and focusing on rural economy are essential for providing a level playing field to farmers and agriculture exporters from small countries.

He said this while speaking at the World Trade Organization Public Forum in Geneva.

According to Radio Pakistan, the Minister said climate change and food security are major challenges for developing countries.

During his visit to Geneva, the Minister also held a roundtable meeting with 'Friends of E-Commerce for Development' a group of developing countries led by Pakistan and Costa Rica.