This is the first time in two years that APEC trade ministers’ representatives and the APEC Business Advisory Council have come together in person. Jurin said the objective of this meeting was to provide trade ministers with an opportunity to discuss and formulate guidelines to drive trade and investment among APEC countries. He expects the outcome of this year’s trade ministers’ meeting to play a key role in determining the policy direction for revitalising and stimulating regional economic growth. It will also help member countries to be better prepared for similar crises in the future. The 21 APEC member countries are Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, China, Peru, South Korea, the Philippines, Russia, Singapore, Thailand, the US and Vietnam.

Source: The Nation Bangkok May 21, 2022 15:09 UTC