cancun
THE fifth ministerial level conference of the World Trade Organisation started ceremonially at Cancun in Mexico from Wednesday. ... The proceedings in Cancun meeting will be closely watched because its success could lead to a WTO summit fairly soon to weld together the agreements between the developed and the developing countries or the rich and poor nations of the world. ... The Bangladesh commerce minister, before his leaving for Cancun, was conspicuous for stating that Bangladesh and the LDCs under its leadership might not sign on any document at the end of the conference if they find it contrary to their vital interests. ... Bangladesh some months ago held a special meeting of the LDCs at Dhaka to prepare common strategies to be pursued by the LDCs at Cancun.