GYEONGJU, South Korea: Leaders of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies are attending the summit in uncertain times, but the group can make a difference by embracing the spirit of cooperation, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said on Friday (Oct 31).
Speaking during a session at the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting, Mr Wong called on the other leaders to be pragmatic and stay forward-looking.
“Doing so will deliver tangible outcomes for our economies, while reinforcing the rules-based global order,” he said.
The prime minister said there is rising pressure toward fragmentation, and multilateralism is under threat, so it is important to remember the founding beliefs and values of APEC.
