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‘Better to err on side of caution’: WTO postpones in-person ministerial conference over Omicron outbreak

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‘Better to err on side of caution’: WTO postpones in-person ministerial conference over Omicron outbreak

The World Trade Organization postponed a face-to-face ministerial meeting in Geneva because Switzerland tightened travel restrictions after the discovery of the new coronavirus.

WTO members made a decision at an emergency meeting held on Friday night to discuss possible alternative arrangements for the ministerial meeting. President of the General Council, Dasio Castillo, said in a statement that once conditions permit, the meeting will be held as soon as possible.

“My priority is the health and safety of all MC12 participants-ministers, representatives and civil society,” said Director General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. “It’s better to be cautious.”

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After the World Health Organization stated that the new, potentially riskier strain called omicron was a worrying variant, the Swiss government announced that all direct flights from southern Africa were banned. According to a statement from the Swiss Federal Office of Public Health, starting Friday, all people entering Switzerland from Southern Africa, Hong Kong, Israel and Belgium must be tested negative for Covid-19 and be quarantined for 10 days. Due to growing concerns about this variant, European countries have stopped air travel from Southern Africa. EU member states agreed to quickly impose restrictions on seven African countries — Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe — as scientists scramble to determine whether this new strain is more dangerous.

Sudden changes may prevent the Minister of Trade from reaching an agreement on key issues related to the abandonment of WTO rules on intellectual property rights for vaccines and therapies.

About 4,000 trade officials plan to travel to Geneva to participate in the 12th WTO Ministerial Conference, a gathering of the organization’s highest decision-making body.

The conference is scheduled to be held from November 30 to December 3, and provides governments with a rare opportunity to provide practical results that affect daily life.

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The buses will start and currently serve Greater Noida and Jewar, even though the airport is probably not going to be operational by May By the end of May, the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) plans to begin operating electric buses from the Capital to the soon-to-be Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar, according to officials. The buses will begin at.

Delhi’s three Inter State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) — Maharana Pratap ISBT at Kashmere Gate, Swami Vivekanand ISBT at Anand Vihar, and Veer Hakikat Rai ISBT at Sarai Kale Khan — and currently serve Greater Noida and Jewar, even though the airport is probably not going to meet the May deadline to be operational The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is set to launch.

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Electric bus services connecting Delhi’s Inter-State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) to the upcoming Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar by the end of May 2025. This initiative aims to enhance connectivity between the national capital and the new airport, providing a March 2025, DTC and NIA signed operate thesesustainable and efficient mode transportation for.

Key Features of the Service

  • Routes and Terminals: The electric buses will operate from three major ISBTs in Delhi: Maharana Pratap ISBT at Kashmere Gate, Swami Vivekanand ISBT at Anand Vihar, and Veer Hakikat Rai ISBT at Sarai Kale Khan. Initially, these buses will serve areas in Greater Noida and Jewar, catering to the March 2025, DTC and NIA signed an MoU to operate these demand for public transport in these regions.
  • Memorandum of Understanding (MoU): In March 2025, DTC and NIA signed an MoU to operate these bus services, formalizing the collaboration between the two entities The fleet will consist of air-conditioned, low-floor electric buses equipped with modern amenities, including GPS tracking, CCTV cameras, panic buttons, and broad aisle spaces to accommodate luggage. These features aim to ensure.
  • Commuters passenger safety and comfort during transit While the exact fare amounts are yet to be finalized, discussions are ongoing in consultation with the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (Yeida), which manages the Jewar area. The authorities aim to establish a cost-effective fare structure for commuters The bus services will initially be deployed on a pilot basis. Depending demand.

Additional Considerations

  • Infrastructure Development: A four-kilometer stretch of road that will be part of the bus route is not fully developed yet. DTC has reached out to Yeida to ascertain the usability and development timeline of this segment to ensure seamless operations. and passenger feedback, routes may be adjusted, and the number of buses increased to better serve commuters this, the bus services will begin as scheduled.
  • Airport Operational Timeline: Although the NIA was expected to commence operations by mid-May 2025, it is likely to miss this deadline due to ongoing construction work. Despite this, the bus services will begin as scheduled, providing connectivity to the surrounding areas in the interim providing connectivity to the surrounding areas in the interi This initiative reflects DTC’s commitment to.
  • Enhancing public transportation infrastructure and promoting eco-friendly travel options in the National Capital Region. By introducing electric buses on this route, the corporation aims to offer a reliable and sustainable alternative for commuters traveling between Delhi and the upcoming Noida International The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is set to commence electric bus services.
  • connecting Delhi’s Inter-State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) to the upcoming Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar by the end of May 2025. This initiative aims to provide eco-friendly and convenient transportation options for commuters traveling between Delhi and the new airport NIA was expected to commence.
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