India is concerned about the undermining of the multilateral system of international trade and the risk of WTO paralysis. Although it has previously criticized the organisation as representing the interests of developed countries, India appreciates the WTO’s role in achieving its economic goals. In negotiations on the future of the WTO, India will support proposals to improve its effectiveness, including the reform of the dispute settlement system (DSS). It also will be ready to block changes restricting the privileges of developing countries. This stance may thwart deeper reforms of the organisation demanded by the U.S.