India has urged the World Trade Organization to strengthen mechanisms that enable technology transfer to developing countries, arguing that access to advanced technologies is essential for inclusive growth and digital transformation.
At WTO discussions, Indian officials emphasized that emerging economies face structural disadvantages in accessing cutting-edge innovations due to intellectual property barriers and restrictive licensing practices. Developed nations have expressed caution, citing the need to protect innovation incentives and national security interests.
The debate reflects broader global tensions over who controls next-generation technologies and how their benefits are distributed. As digital and industrial technologies become central to economic power, technology transfer is emerging as a key fault line in global trade negotiations.
