Jakarta, Oct. 10 -- Indonesia's Trade Minister Budi Santoso has called for inclusive and cooperative reform of the World Trade Organization (WTO), warning that eroding global trust threatens the relevance of the multilateral trading system.

Speaking at the Informal WTO Working Dinner in Gqeberha, South Africa, on October 9, Santoso said reforms must be rooted in inclusivity and shared commitment among member states, according to a statement issued Friday.

He noted that the ongoing global crisis has weakened confidence in the WTO, with some questioning its relevance.

"What is needed is WTO reform that is inclusive and driven by a spirit of togetherness among members," he said.

Santoso stressed that reform must go beyond institutional r...