WTO reform likely to see progress at leaders' gathering

The World Trade Organization wants its members to work more closely to bring about reform and modernization, according to its deputy head.

At the two-day G20 Leaders' Summit, which begins on Friday in Buenos Aires, Argentina, leaders are expected to deliberate on WTO reform plans.

"It needs to be inspired by the political leaders. A positive signal from the G20 would definitely strengthen confidence in the world economy," said Karl Brauner, the WTO's deputy director-general.