Minister of Economic Development of the Russian Federation Maxim Reshetnikov. File photoMOSCOW, May 22An attempt by some countries to politicize the forum of trade ministers of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) countries prevented the adoption of a communiqué following the meeting, Russian Economic Development Minister Maxim Reshetnikov said. APEC Trade Ministers Meeting was held these days in Bangkok, the Russian delegation was headed by the Minister of Economic Development Maxim Reshetnikov. As it became known earlier on Sunday, the forum failed to adopt a joint statement. Appreciate Thailand's efforts to reach consensus and strike a balance between the various positions.Thailand, as the host country, has shown a high spirit of cooperation.It is important that 23 points out of 24 were agreed.This means that APEC is still able to advance the economic agenda.The only reason on which we have not reached a consensus, this is an attempt by some economies to politicize the forum,» Reshetnikov said, quoted by the press service of the Ministry of Economic Development. «In the future, we should focus on finding common ground, and not on provoking disagreements. remain a credible and effective vehicle for a sustainable and prosperous Asia-Pacific ion,» the minister added.
