Meeting

Time

Location

Theme

Leaders’ Declaration

19

12 - 13 Nov. 2011

Honolulu, Hawaii, US

Toward a Seamless Regional Economy

In APEC this year, we have committed to taking concrete steps toward a seamless regional economy, in order to link our economies and markets ever closer together, to the benefit of all.

18

13 - 14 Nov. 2010

Yokohama, Japan

Change and Action

Achieving free and open trade and investment is the surest way to accomplish greater common prosperity and stability in the Asia-Pacific region. 

17

14 - 15 Nov 2009

Singapore

Sustaining Growth, Connecting the Region

We will work together to strengthen the momentum towards strong, sustainable and balanced global economic growth, as set out at the recent G-20 Summit in Pittsburgh.

16

22 - 23 Nov. 2008

Lima, Peru

A New Commitment to Asia-Pacific Development

We will address the deteriorating global economic situation, and support a prompt, ambitious and balanced conclusion to the WTO Doha Development Agenda (DDA) negotiations. We also include various topics including structural reform, food security, corporate social responsibility, and  disaster risk reduction

15

9 Sept. 2007

Sydney, Australia

Strengthening Our Community, Building a Sustainable Future

The main issues are climate change, energy security and clean development, primacy of the multilateral trading system, regional economic integration, enhancing human security, and strengthening APEC.

14

18 - 19 Nov. 2006

Ha Noi,  Vietnam

Towards a Dynamic Community for Sustainable Development and Prosperity

We agreed to make every effort for realizing APEC's goals of free and open trade and investment, and dedicated to preventing threats to sustainable development, to building a secure and favorable business environment and to enhancing human security.

13

18 - 19 Nov. 2005

Busan, Korea

Towards One Community: Meet the Challenge, Make the Change

We dedicated ourselves to ensure a transparent and secure business environment in this region in order to lay a stepping stone towards our vision. We also confronted the challenges and exerted our utmost efforts to bridge the various gaps and differences existing in the region.

12

20 - 21 Nov. 2004

Santiago, Chile

One Community, Our Future

We reaffirmed our commitment to achieve sustainable and equitable growth and reduce economic disparities for the well-being of our people by meeting the Bogor Goals of trade and investment liberalization and facilitation, enhancing human security, and promoting good governance and a knowledge-based society.

11

21 Oct. 2003

Bangkok, Thailand

A World of Differences: Partnership for the Future

To realize our vision amidst the rapidly changing international environment, we agreed to strengthen our partnership not only to liberalize and facilitate regional trade and investment, but also to protect our peoples and societies against threats to their security, while preparing them to benefit fully from free and open trade.

10

27 Oct. 2002

Los Cabos, Mexico

Expanding the Benefits of Cooperation for Economic Growth and Development - Implementing the Vision

We agreed on the importance of fighting terrorism. We affirmed our commitment to a more inclusive world economy, notably through our individual and joint efforts on micro-enterprises, access to information, human capacity building, financing and health.

9

21 Oct. 2001

Shanghai, China

Meeting New Challenges in the New Century

We are determined to reverse the current economic downturn and maintain public confidence at a time of uncertainty by fighting protectionism and committing to the launch of the new WTO round at the upcoming WTO Ministerial Conference. We are determined to work together for a more dynamic and prosperous Asia Pacific in the new century by promoting sustainable economic growth, sharing the benefits of globalization and the New Economy, and advancing Trade and Investment Liberalization and Facilitation (TILF).

8

16 Nov. 2000

Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam

Delivering to the Community

The main topics are managing globalization, creating new opportunities, strengthening the multilateral trading system, and making APEC matter more.

7

13 Sept. 1999

Auckland, New Zealand

The Auckland Challenge

As Leaders, we accept responsibility for resisting protectionism, opening markets further, and addressing structural and regulatory weaknesses. We will achieve this by strengthening our markets through regulatory reform and enhanced competition and by improving the international framework governing trade and investment flows.

6

18 Nov. 1998

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Strengthening the Foundations for Growth

We need to deal urgently with the financial crisis which has spread beyond the APEC region. We are resolved to work together to support an early and sustained recovery in the region, to contain the risks of contagion and prevent the possibility of a global recession.

5

25 Nov 1997

Vancouver, Canada

Connecting the APEC Community

Addressing shared challenges: We have had a thorough discussion of recent financial developments in the region.  We remain convinced that open markets bring significant benefits and we will continue to pursue trade and investment liberalization that fosters further growth.

4

25 Nov. 1996

Subic, Philippines

From Vision to Action

We have launched the implementation phase of our free and open trade and investment agenda, delivered business facilitation measures, agreed to advance common goals in the World Trade Organization, developed ways to strengthen economic and technical cooperation, and engaged the business sector as a full partner in the APEC process.

3

19 Nov 1995

Osaka, Japan

APEC Economic Leaders' Declaration for Action

The Osaka Action Agenda is the template for future APEC work toward our common goals. Reflecting the perse character of APEC and the broad scope of our activities, we will achieve the long-term goal of free and open trade and investment in several ways.

2

15 Nov. 1994

Bogor, Indonesia

APEC Economic Leaders' Declaration of Common Resolve

APEC needs to reinforce economic cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region on the basis on equal partnership, shared responsibility, mutual respect, common interest, and common benefit, with the objective of APEC leading the way in: strengthening the open multilateral trading system; enhancing trade and investment liberalization in the Asia-Pacific; and intensifying Asia-Pacific development cooperation.

1

20 Nov. 1993

Blake Island, Seattle, US

APEC Leaders Economic Vision Statement

The foundation of our economic growth has been the open multilateral trading system. We are united in our commitment to create a stable and prosperous future for our people.