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India to Chair UNCTAD's Ninth Session of Intergovernmental Group of Experts on Consumer Protection
India to Lead UNCTAD Session on Consumer Protection
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Samachar Pathshala Desk
Published 5 Jul 2026 · 1 min
India to Chair UNCTAD Session
India will chair the Ninth Session of the Intergovernmental Group of Experts (IGE) on Consumer Protection Law and Policy, organized by the United Nations Trade and Development (UNCTAD) at the Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland, from 06 to 08 July 2026.
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Implications for Consumer Policy
This chairmanship highlights India's role in shaping global consumer protection policies, essential for competitive oversight.
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