The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, better known by its acronym in English, has been the bloc that brings together 21 economies from countries and territories in Asia and America bordering the Pacific Ocean since 1989. This forum, one of the main spaces for global economic dialogue and a key stage for the geopolitical standoff between the United States and China, is holding its first session this week. annual summit in South Korea, with the participation of leaders such as Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.
According to reports, Senior officials from member economies launched APEC Economic Leaders Week on Monday (27.10.2025), reaffirming its commitment to a sustainable, interconnected future based on digital innovation, in which the benefits of growth are shared equitably.
“Under this year's theme, 'Building a Sustainable Tomorrow: Connect, Innovate, Prosper'“We have held meaningful discussions and made concrete progress on various initiatives that reinforce APEC’s vision of an open, dynamic, resilient, and peaceful Asia-Pacific community,” said Ambassador Yoon Seong-mee, Chair of the 2025 APEC Senior Officials’ Meeting.
La Final Meeting of Senior Officials It marks the last instance before the arrival of the ministers and economic leaders, scheduled for October 31 and November 1.
To this end, throughout the year, officials have promoted cooperation in various APEC areas such as paperless trade, digital transformation, preparation for a high-level free trade agreement, artificial intelligence, public health, and services competitiveness.
Now, as we enter the harvest season, we face the important task of concluding the APEC 2025 discussions and transforming them into tangible results,” said Ambassador Yoon.
Under the axis "Under "Connect," economies are working to better integrate the region, facilitating trade and reducing barriers. Under "Innovate," digital cooperation and artificial intelligence are promoted for inclusive growth. The "Prosper" priority focuses on social and structural resilience, addressing demographic change, food and energy security, and social protection, highlighting Korea's proposal on demographic change.
During two days of meetings, APEC senior officials will develop recommendations for ministers, define the theme of the next Economic Policy Review, analyze the outcomes of the Structural Reform Ministerial Meeting in Incheon, and follow up on the Incheon Plan, the new regional financial roadmap, according to the forum's statement. The forum represents approximately 60% of global GDP and nearly half of global trade.
The economies that make up APEC are: Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Peru, the Philippines, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, the United States, and Vietnam.
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