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25 March 2002
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THE UNITED STATES AND ASIA-PACIFIC ECONOMIC COOPERATION (APEC)

 
The United States and APEC
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Since its inception in November 1989, APEC has grown from an informal dialogue of 12 Pacific Rim economies to a major regional institution with 21 members. Ministerial meetings take place annually and the chairmanship rotates among the members. Mexico currently holds the APEC chair and will host ministerial and leaders' meetings in 2002.

The United States works closely with APEC and sees it as an important part of U.S. engagement in the Asia-Pacific region. In the U.S. view, APEC is the most promising forum for achieving a more open regional economy, encouraging economic growth, and fostering prosperity and opportunity throughout the region.

APEC remains America's primary vehicle for advancing both economic cooperation and trade and investment liberalization in the Asia-Pacific region.

Current APEC member economies are:
Australia
Brunei Darussalam
Canada
Chile
China
Hong Kong
Indonesia
Japan
Republic of Korea
Malaysia
Mexico
New Zealand
Papua New Guinea
Peru
Philippines
Russia
Singapore
Chinese Taipei
Thailand
United States
Vietnam
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APEC Leaders Issue "Unequivocal" Condemnation of Terrorism
 
APEC 2001 Leaders' Declaration
 
APEC 2001 Joint Ministerial Statement
 
White House Fact Sheet on APEC Accomplishments
 
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