<h1>Indian Minister Pushes for LDC Interests and Euro 12B Trade Goal in Paris Meetings with WTO and OECD.</h1> The Commerce and Industry Minister of India visited Paris to attend the OECD ministerial meeting and an informal WTO trade ministers' meeting. He emphasized prioritizing the interests of Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and fast-tracking negotiations, particularly on duty-free market access and cotton subsidies. The minister also held bilateral discussions with French officials to enhance trade and investment, identifying technology development and other sectors as priorities. He aimed for a bilateral trade target of Euro 12 billion by 2012. Additionally, he met with EU and other trade ministers to discuss ongoing negotiations and encouraged foreign investment in India.