WTO says director general can act as ECA depositary
In short
The WTO said its director general can act as the depositary for the interim electronic commerce deal. It said this would not clash with the chief’s duties.
This matters because India had asked about the legal basis for the role. The reporting does not say whether India will accept the answer or what happens next.
What the reporting says
The WTO told India that its director general can serve as depositary for the Interim Arrangements for the Agreement on Electronic Commerce. The organisation said this would not conflict with the chief’s role and responsibilities, answering India’s questions on the legal basis for the assignment. The immediate outcome is a clarification from the WTO, while the source does not state any further action by India or the agreement parties.
Why it matters
The WTO responded to India’s questions about the legal basis for assigning its director general as depositary for the Interim Arrangements for the Agreement on Electronic Commerce. It said the role would not conflict with the director general’s responsibilities. This affects India and other ECA participants by clarifying process, but the reporting does not state any dispute resolution, timeline, or next procedural step.