WASHINGTON, April 22 (Xinhua) -- The Intergovernmental Group of Twenty-Four (G24) on Thursday urged developed countries to avoid protectionist measures and other restrictions that jeopardize global growth and stability.

"Ministers urged developed countries to avoid protectionist measures and other restrictions in trade, finance, investment, and labor services so as to not jeopardize global growth and stability, " said the G24 in a communiqu issued after the 83rd ministerial meeting.

"They reiterated the importance of an early conclusion of the Doha Development Round that addresses the needs of developing countries, in particular improved market access and elimination of agricultural subsidies by advanced countries," said the communiqu .