Chief adviser Fakhruddin Ahmed has asked G8 leaders to assist least developed countries in overcoming both tariff and non-tariff obstacles in developed markets. Fakhruddin has specifically requested for fair market access for products from LDCs without any form of discrimination. Foreign adviser Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury stated that the chief adviser had written individual letters to the leaders of the G8 nations on behalf of the WTO LDCs Consultative Group, with Bangladesh serving as the chair. Iftekhar added that Fakhruddin is seeking market access benefits for all products from all LDCs without bias.