Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, in his opening statement at the G20 ministerial meeting in Bali on Thursday, stated that intensive efforts are required to safeguard and promote the ideals of multilateralism.

He voiced worry that if multilateralism were to be undermined, the world would be left with fewer forums for conversation and diplomacy, and so free trade would suffer.

India's strong pitch for multilateralism at #G20Indonesia.

At Ministerial Meeting, urged members to work for a consensus-based outcome document.The grouping must send out a strong message of its committed efforts to find solutions for global good.