President Aquino Thanks World Leaders and Filipino People for APEC 2015
MANILA, Philippines – His Excellency Benigno S. Aquino III concluded the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit 2015 during a press conference held at the World Trade Center last November 19, 2015, Thursday afternoon. He graciously thanked the APEC leaders for their “collaborative efforts and positive spirit” in continuously working hard to achieve the goals they share to improve the economy.
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As chairman and host of APEC 2015, he summarized what transpired during this week-long meeting and visit to Manila. APEC leaders have addressed the critical and regional global issues being faced by the Asia-Pacific region, such as terrorism, poverty, global economic growth and climate change, and talked about the plans and strategies that ensure progress and solutions for these issues. In this regard, APEC member-economies have issued the 23rd APEC Leader’s Meeting Declaration as ‘Building Inclusive Economies, Building Better World’, promising their support and commitment to take forward over the coming year. (View the complete Manila Declaration of APEC Leaders here.)
He also expressed his gratitude to everyone “who worked tirelessly to make this event possible” and to the Filipino people who have supported this hosting.
APEC 2015 was held from November 16-19 and attended by leaders from 21 countries, including USA, Japan, Mexico, China, Chile, Russia, South Korea, and Canada. The Philippines last hosted the summit in Subic, Zambales in 1996.
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Article by Philippine Primer Staff
Sources:
http://www.gov.ph/2015/11/19/president-aquino-apec-concluding-statement/
http://www.apec.org/Press/News-Releases/2015/1119_LEADS.aspx
