Stakeholder consultation in trade policy may be sought, while government can withhold reasons for national security or confidentiality concerns. Amendment inserts Para 1.07A permitting the Central Government to seek views from relevant stakeholders, including importers, exporters and industry experts, on formulation or amendment of the Foreign Trade Policy and, where possible, to allow a time limited period for submissions, while preserving the Government's right to act suo moto without consultation. Para 1.07B allows the Government, on a best endeavour basis, to give reasons to stakeholders when their feedback is not incorporated but exempts disclosure where doing so would harm trade relations, national security, conflict with policies or obligations, concern narrow private interests, or require revealing confidential information, and confirms no legal right to compel such reasons.