<h1>India's Stance on Global Trade Deal Misquoted; Insists on Progress in Food Subsidy Talks Before Agreement.</h1> The Commerce Secretary of India clarified that media reports misquoted India's stance on the global trade deal, emphasizing that India would not support the agreement without progress on food subsidy talks. India requires assurance and visible outcomes that address public stockholding and other commitments from the Bali package, especially for least developed countries (LDCs), before joining the consensus on the Protocol of Amendment. India remains committed to trade facilitation but is concerned about uneven progress in other areas. The Secretary stressed the need for clarity and addressing member concerns, suggesting misquotes aim to divide developing countries.