APEC Summit 2026

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC AY-pek) is an inter-governmental forum for 21 member economies in the Pacific Rim which promotes free trade throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Following the success of ASEAN's series of post-ministerial conferences launched in the mid-1980s, APEC started in 1989, in response to the growing interdependence of Asia-Pacific economies and the advent of regional trade blocs in other parts of the world; it aimed to establish new markets for agricultural products and raw...

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2026

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Peru installs Jose Balcazar as interim president after Jeri ousted in political upheaval18 Feb 2026

Peru appoints Jose Maria Balcazar as president after Jose Jeri's removal18 Feb 2026

2025

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Thailand's new prime minister takes office7 Sep 2025

Thai tycoon Anutin Charnvirakul takes office as PM after royal endorsement7 Sep 2025

Phu Quoc selected as host city for APEC Summit 202716 Jan 2025

2023

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2023 APEC Leaders' Golden Gate DeclarationGOV18 Nov 2023

Apec summit ends with unity on WTO reform but not Gaza or Ukraine18 Nov 2023

Presidenta: Trujillo, Arequipa, Cusco, Ucayali y Lima serán sedes de APEC 202413 Sep 2023

2022

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Statement by Prime Minister of Thailand on APEC10 Feb 2022

2021

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Remarks by Vice President Harris on the Indo-Pacific RegionGOV24 Aug 2021

2020

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Apec leaders' summit to be virtual4 Sep 2020

New Zealand to host virtual APEC in 202130 Jun 2020

2019

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Chilean president cancels Apec and climate summits amid wave of unrest30 Oct 2019

2018

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What is APEC?15 Nov 2018

Awkward Apec Fashion: what the world leaders wore8 Nov 2018

Papua New Guinea to host APEC, biggest event in its history25 Feb 2018

2017

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Mengingatkan Kembali Bogor Goals di KTT APEC12 Nov 2017

The East Asia Summit: Looking for an Identity1 Feb 2017

How Could The 2016 APEC Forum Affect The World Economy?9 Jan 2017

2016

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Deputy PM requests quicker preparations for APEC 201714 Apr 2016

APEC Peru 2016 eyes quality growth, human development30 Jan 2016

2015

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Palace defends Php10-B budget for 2015 APEC hosting13 Nov 2015

Lookback: When a former US base hosted the 1996 APEC summit12 Nov 2015

2014

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APEC roadmap on FTAAP a historic decision: Xi11 Nov 2014

Harper, Obama attend Asia-Pacific trade deal meeting in Beijing10 Nov 2014

Elite Talk: A talk with APEC chief Alan Bollard on China's APEC championship, the FTAAP and New Silk Road10 Nov 2014

Japan's Abe and China's Xi hold ice-breaking meeting as Apec starts10 Nov 2014

Chinese President touts 'Asia-Pacific dream'11 Sep 2014

APEC 2014: Better diplomatic ties for better economic relations15 Jun 2014

2013

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Conditions not right for APEC attendance: Ma27 Aug 2013

China-led RCEP trade talks to begin in May25 Apr 2013

MACAU DAILY TIMES – No negotiations on APEC membership21 Feb 2013

MACAU DAILY TIMES – No negotiations on APEC membership21 Feb 2013

2011

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No aloha for Hawaiian shirts at APEC family photo13 Nov 2011

America's Pacific Century?: APEC Summit in Hawaii Seeks to Implement Free Trade Agreement of the Asia Pacific Region11 Nov 2011

Clinton urges India to expand influence20 Jul 2011

Costa Rica Inches Toward Coveted APEC Membership22 Jun 2011

Costa Rica Inches Toward Coveted APEC Membership22 Jun 2011

Jimbaran Jadi Lokasi KTT APEC 20136 Jan 2011

2010

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No kimonos for APEC leaders in Japan11 Nov 2010

Russia joins the APEC Business Travel Card Scheme29 May 2010

Russia joins the APEC Business Travel Card Scheme29 May 2010

2009

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Hawaii to Host APEC Summit in 20119 Nov 2009

Japan to host 2010 APEC leaders meeting in Yokohama25 Mar 2009

2007

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FTAAP15 Sep 2007

APEC—a pretty empty chatter12 Sep 2007

Apec supports nuclear, agrees climate targets10 Sep 2007

AFP: West worried India would tip APEC power balance: official6 Sep 2007

Putin proposes Russky Island venue for APEC-201231 Jan 2007

APEC 'too busy' for free trade deal, says Canberra12 Jan 2007

2006

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People's Daily Online – Colombia seeks APEC membership in 2007: FM6 Sep 2006

People's Daily Online – Colombia seeks APEC membership in 2007: FM6 Sep 2006

Peru, Colombia seek closer Central America, APEC trade ties –29 Aug 2006

Peru, Colombia seek closer Central America, APEC trade ties –29 Aug 2006

2005

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Back to Canberra: Founding APEC30 Sep 2005

2004

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CBC News Indepth:APEC19 Nov 2004

People's Daily Online – Ecuador seeks APEC accession in 20078 Oct 2004

People's Daily Online – Ecuador seeks APEC accession in 20078 Oct 2004

2003

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Chile frente al desafío mayor de la APEC22 Nov 2003

Captured al-Qa'eda man had Apec summit in his sights16 Aug 2003

Suspect in Indonesia Bombings Is Captured in Asia15 Aug 2003

2001

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APEC Meeting to Be Held in Shanghai as Scheduled10 Oct 2001

RCMP slammed in APEC report7 Aug 2001

2000

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Pepper in our Eyes: the APEC Affair15 Jun 2000

1998

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APEC Protest Controversy21 Sep 1998

ASEAN and Asia-Pacific economic cooperation15 Jan 1998

Student protesters fight back for civil rights6 Jan 1998

1997

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APEC summit gets nasty at UBC27 Nov 1997

Student member of BCCLA executive arrested!25 Nov 1997

Civil rights group denounces attack on UBC students' APEC protests23 Nov 1997

1994

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APEC and the Political Economy of the Asia-Pacific15 Dec 1994

Undated

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Member Economies

History

Back to Canberra: Founding APEC

What is APEC and what can it do for business?

Achievements and Benefits

What Context does the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum (APEC)Provide for Employment Relations?

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation -

Invitees and International Organizations | G20 Foundation

Deputy PM meets US State Secretary on G20 meeting sidelines – Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in the United States

1995 APEC Ministerial Meeting

1995 APEC Ministerial Meeting | 1995 APEC Ministerial Meeting

PSU Governance

Calendar – Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation 2023GOV

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Xinhua News | China to host APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in 2026

Xi says China's city of Shenzhen to host APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in 2026

Singapore set to host APEC Summit in 2030

Report for Selected Countries and Subjects: October 2024

Prime Minister Marape Welcomes New Finance Minister, Calls for Fiscal Discipline and Transparency in 2025 Budget Execution

Media Statement by the President of India upon the conclusion of his state visit to Papua New Guinea and New Zealand en route from Auckland to New Delhi

India Voice – India will have to wait for APEC membership

Frequently Asked Questions

Adhésion de la France à l'APEC

Plan B for World Trade

Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific

APEC Study Center Contortium

Home – APEC Business Advisory Council

National Center for APEC – About ABAC

APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) – China APEC Development Council

About APEC – Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation

Member Economies

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FAQ

India Voice – India will have to wait for APEC membership

National Center for APEC – About ABAC

Kerja Sama Ekonomi Asia Pasifik

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