The traditional joint Leaders' Declaration was accompanied by the Ministerial Joint Statement, as well as the Bangkok Goal Declaration on Bio-Circular-Green Economy (BCG). In their declaration, leaders committed to implementing the Apec Putrajaya Vision 2040 agreed last year, under this year’s summit theme of "Open, Connect, Balance". The official statement said it was important to promote a trade and investment environment that is free, open, fair, non-discriminatory, transparent, inclusive and predictable. Leaders said they will also cooperate for safe and seamless cross-border travel within the region following the Covid-19 pandemic. We will cooperate on facilitating the flow of data, and strengthening business and consumer trust in digital transactions," the statement said.

Source: The Nation Bangkok November 19, 2022 18:06 UTC