VN President urges thorough preparation for APEC 2017President Tran Dai Quang has urged the National Committee for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum to forge ahead with thorough preparations in all aspects to meet the expectation of other member economies for Vietnam as the host of the APEC Year 2017. At the eighth plenary session of the National Committee for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forumHe made the request at the committee’s eighth plenary session held in Hanoi on June 22. The President ordered to boost the participation of people and businesses in preparation work for and organisation of APEC activities, including the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh, who is also Chairman of the APEC National Committee, said the committee will do its utmost to ensure the pace and quality of the preparation for the APEC Year 2017. The ninth plenary session of the APEC National Committee is scheduled to take place in September 2017.

Source: VietNamNet News June 22, 2017 07:52 UTC