Developing countries' trade talks in 'critical stage'

Leaders of Brazil, India and South Africa said the struggling global trade talks were at a critical stage and should not be held hostage by “disproportionate” demands of richer nations.

In a declaration signed at the end of a summit in Pretoria, South Africa, the three regional powerhouses, who form a developing country bloc in world trade negotiations, reaffirmed their commitment to the Doha round of World Trade Organisation talks.